MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
noise on transmission
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condensation inside offside headlamp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condensation inside offside headlamp
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Spare tyre defective
nearside wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Spare tyre defective
nearside wiper blade split
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
CE53 WVK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 CE53 WVK, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CE53 WVK?
You can check the full history of CE53 WVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was CE53 WVK registered?
CE53 WVK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is CE53 WVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE53 WVK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CE53 WVK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE53 WVK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.