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CK03 RHE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,752 mi
Last recorded60,752 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,752 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis just behind front subframe both sides.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis just behind front subframe both sides.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,025 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

Fail 14 Apr 2015 55,024 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,790 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,435 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,411 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in top strut mounts

Fail 6 Apr 2010 30,411 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in top strut mounts

Fail 14 Apr 2009 26,530 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,610 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 22,610 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,849 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 18,849 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,661 miles

slight play in front suspension top mounts

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 RHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CK03 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

CK03 RHE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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