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EX53 KUU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,274 mi
Last recorded51,274 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2019 51,274 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and screw and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 49,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 48,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,848 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,285 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,901 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 27,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 25,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,685 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,527 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 16,523 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,387 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 14,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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EX53 KUU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX53 KUU, 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 EX53 KUU registered?

EX53 KUU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EX53 KUU safe to buy?

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