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BX53 KVT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,412 mi
Last recorded44,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,412 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 44,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,553 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 sills (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 39,752 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,122 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls Advise play in n/s/f inner track rod joint Advise slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,990 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 13,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,713 miles

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 KVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVT, 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.

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What year was BX53 KVT registered?

BX53 KVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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