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FL53 KNB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KNB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,851 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,063 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,805 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 70,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension arm bushes rear facing deteriorating

gearbox mounting deteriorating

slight cracks to inner edges and inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,457 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,457 miles

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

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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FL53 KNB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL53 KNB, 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 FL53 KNB registered?

FL53 KNB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 KNB safe to buy?

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