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AO53 CNK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,296 mi
Last recorded84,296 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 84,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,486 miles

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

both sides discs are lipped,

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,485 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

both sides discs are lipped,

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 74,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,793 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,568 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,568 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

selter seal smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,884 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,073 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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AO53 CNK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO53 CNK, 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 AO53 CNK registered?

AO53 CNK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is AO53 CNK safe to buy?

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