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CK03 RTV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,728 mi
Last recorded75,728 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,728 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake fluid level low

spare wheel holder corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 75,726 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened suspension mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

spare wheel holder corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake fluid level low

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,942 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/ s top mountings (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,721 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,185 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O,S,R TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

SLIGH DAMAGE REAR NO.PLATE

Fail 29 Jun 2015 60,006 miles

Offside 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O,S,R TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

SLIGH DAMAGE REAR NO.PLATE

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,965 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N,S,R TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

REAR NO. PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,965 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N,S,R TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

REAR NO. PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,684 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

SOME DETERIORATION OF OUTER WALL OF N/S REAR TYRE (ERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,804 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING TO OUTER WALL AND 2-3ML

O,S,F TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE AND 2-3ML

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,174 miles

SOME SURFACE CRACKING OF OUTER WALL OF O/S REAR TYRE (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

SOME SURFACE CRACKING OF OUTER WALL OF O/S REAR TYRE (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 26,206 miles

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

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

N/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 22,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,714 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6 mm †slight play in top mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 15,991 miles

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

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 RTV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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