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CK03 KOD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,128 mi
Last recorded72,128 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,127 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,648 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Noise is present when clutch pedal is pressed down from gearbox area

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight miss fire detected

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has slight wiper marks

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,648 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Noise is present when clutch pedal is pressed down from gearbox area

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has slight wiper marks

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,090 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,870 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 15,618 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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CK03 KOD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CK03 KOD, 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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CK03 KOD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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