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CA52 SNU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

66,571 mi
Last recorded66,571 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/s , o/s sills,, inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s repaired by weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s top strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm, worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside One of two number plate lights inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind rear silencer- corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s repaired by weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion around fuel filler

front inner wings corroded

front sub frame mountings corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

head lamp lenses deteriorated

outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 61,655 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded and weak n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle mounting area corroded at o/s + n/s (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion around fuel filler

front inner wings corroded

front sub frame mountings corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

head lamp lenses deteriorated

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,476 miles

corrosion around fuel filler flap

corrosion to vehicles structure

front brake disc inner surfaces rusted

front brakes fluctuating

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2017 57,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion around fuel filler flap

corrosion to vehicles structure

front brake disc inner surfaces rusted

front brakes fluctuating

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,592 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces rusted

front strut top mounting rubbers worn

front sub frame mounting areas corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated

some areas of vehicles structure affected by corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2016 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake disc inner surfaces rusted

front strut top mounting rubbers worn

front sub frame mounting areas corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated

some areas of vehicles structure affected by corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,737 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,737 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,672 miles

both rear tyres and o/s/f close to min limits

chip to center of w/screen

slight corrosion to struscture

Fail 8 Jan 2014 43,672 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres and o/s/f close to min limits

chip to center of w/screen

slight corrosion to struscture

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,629 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

o/s/f top strut monuting has wear

small chip to center of screen

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,149 miles

fornt lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating slightly

o/s/f tyre getting close to limit

rear tyres perishing around tread

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,342 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 33,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,760 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 27,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,366 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,489 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,557 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 SNU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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