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CA52 KZC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,168 mi
Last recorded51,168 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 KZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,168 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 50,968 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 45,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 41,748 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 39,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 37,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 33,589 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,265 miles

corrosion showing to inner sills and floor areas

Fail 22 Jan 2018 31,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion showing to inner sills and floor areas

Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,493 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,448 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,625 miles

n/s/r tyre wall splitting and tread close to limit

Fail 21 Jan 2014 26,625 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre wall splitting and tread close to limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,204 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,388 miles

N/S/R Tyre is cracked.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,028 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,371 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,191 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 KZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KZC, 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 CA52 KZC registered?

CA52 KZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is CA52 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 KZC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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