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CA52 SKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,895 mi
Last recorded84,895 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,895 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe broken but not leaking fumes.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse light.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight lift. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to fall off.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 84,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By rear axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By rear axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

No reverse light.

Exhaust flexible pipe broken but not leaking fumes.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight lift. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to fall off.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,003 miles

Front Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion upper outer panel by fuel filler flap (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion upper outer panel by fuel filler flap (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 652,727 miles

Front ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion UPPER SILL INSIDE DOOR SHUT CORRODED (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,544 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,397 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 48,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2013 48,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2012 43,374 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack in tread area

Pass 26 May 2011 38,991 miles

sign of corrosion n/s sill

sign of damp n/s rack

sign of perishing n/s/rear tyre

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 24 May 2011 38,991 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

sign of corrosion n/s sill

sign of damp n/s rack

sign of perishing n/s/rear tyre

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,530 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 37,520 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,766 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 29,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,395 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,657 miles

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,934 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 SKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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