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CK03 KSE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,189 mi
Last recorded84,189 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 84,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 84,186 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device missing both splitpins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 77,682 miles

several areas of corrosion

several areas of corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 77,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

several areas of corrosion

several areas of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2016 75,082 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty but solid (2.4.A.3)

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

Pass 8 May 2015 69,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,301 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,404 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,945 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 5,725 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 KSE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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