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FL53 KSO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,784 mi
Last recorded87,784 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,784 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 47,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,053 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,239 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,239 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,765 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,699 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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FL53 KSO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL53 KSO, 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 KSO registered?

FL53 KSO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is FL53 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 KSO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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