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BX53 KKP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,966 mi
Last recorded58,966 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake reading fluctuating advise discs and pads replaced

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,455 miles

slight fluctuation on nsf brake

slight play in steering column uj

Fail 10 Jun 2011 52,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight fluctuation on nsf brake

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,634 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,046 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,046 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BX53 KKP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 KKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 KKP registered?

BX53 KKP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is BX53 KKP safe to buy?

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