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CK03 LVC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,445 mi
Last recorded32,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,445 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit

child seats fitted

corrossion o/s front chassis

heavy corrossion n/s rear inner sill

slight movement o/s rear axle bush

Fail 3 Jul 2017 32,444 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s rear (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit

child seats fitted

corrossion o/s front chassis

heavy corrossion n/s rear inner sill

slight movement o/s rear axle bush

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,873 miles

n/s front lower arm bush starting to split

slight movement in n/s front top suspension mounting

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,171 miles

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

floor, chassis, inner sills and inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,755 miles

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

child seat fitted but not secure

corrossion on floor pans and chassis

Fail 25 Jun 2014 26,753 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted but not secure

corrossion on floor pans and chassis

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2013 23,991 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,084 miles

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

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

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

advanced corrosion nearside outer sill

Fail 28 Jun 2012 21,041 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

advanced corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,848 miles

Advise both front floor pans rusty

Advise both n/s & o/s/f inner valances rusty by chassis legs

Advise both rear floor pans rusty

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,604 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 12 Jun 2006 8,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVC, 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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What year was CK03 LVC registered?

CK03 LVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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