2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · CA52 BVO
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 92,856 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA52 BVO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2016
- 92,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA52 BVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (CA52 BVO) between January 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 is excessively corroded inner wheel to turret (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
CA52 BVO Mileage History
- 14/01/200627,011 mi
- 08/01/200734,252 mi+7,241 mi
- 08/01/200734,252 mi
- 30/01/200838,707 mi+4,455 mi
- 03/03/200940,252 mi+1,545 mi
- 04/03/200940,252 mi
- 03/03/201048,824 mi+8,572 mi
- 03/03/201159,460 mi+10,636 mi
- 03/03/201159,460 mi
- 27/03/201267,460 mi+8,000 mi
- 27/03/201267,460 mi
- 09/05/201377,357 mi+9,897 mi
- 10/05/201377,360 mi+3 mi
- 07/05/201484,529 mi+7,169 mi
- 12/05/201484,635 mi+106 mi
- 13/05/201588,119 mi+3,484 mi
- 18/05/201588,121 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/201692,856 mi+4,735 mi
Average of roughly 6,386 miles per year across 18 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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