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CK03 OUP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,199 mi
Last recorded53,199 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,199 miles

Battery slightly loose

Corrosion underneath and outer sills

Near side a pillar slightly corroded

Power steering oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,834 miles

Alternator belt perished

Nearside front a pillar corrodec

Steering rack leaking oil slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2016 51,834 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Alternator belt perished

Nearside front a pillar corrodec

Steering rack leaking oil slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,353 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,610 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,610 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,001 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,274 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,268 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 41,637 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 41,637 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

play in o/s front wheel bearing

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

PLAY IN BOTH FRT TOP SHOCK MTG'S WHEN JACKED UP--N/S/F SUSP ARM REAR BUSH SLITTING

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,574 miles

very slight play in both front top shock mountings , †n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to lift .

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,116 miles

o/s/f/ flexy brake hose slight wear from previous rubbing of wheel arch , †slight play in o/s/f top shock mounting .

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 OUP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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