2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · BL52 WHZ
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 34,396 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL52 WHZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2025
- 34,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL52 WHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (BL52 WHZ) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
BL52 WHZ Mileage History
- 11/10/202230,772 mi
- 20/10/202230,782 mi+10 mi
- 29/09/202330,820 mi+38 mi
- 14/01/202534,396 mi+3,576 mi
Average of roughly 1,603 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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