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CA52 FKB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,164 mi
Last recorded23,164 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 FKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 23,164 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 23,160 miles

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 Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,272 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 12,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,019 miles

corrosion to various places

front disc and pads worn

play nearside front top mount

Fail 24 Feb 2011 8,019 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to various places

front disc and pads worn

play nearside front top mount

Pass 30 Jan 2010 107,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 107,390 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 95,178 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 98,463 miles

n/s front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 24 Dec 2008 94,863 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 87,232 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 84,165 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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CA52 FKB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA52 FKB, 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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CA52 FKB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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