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CK03 UVE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,666 mi
Last recorded89,666 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 89,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2017 89,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BODY PANEL BY FILLER CAP (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH/OUTER SILL PANNEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL ENDS (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,307 miles

Outer sills corroded

floor pan corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,307 miles

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

Outer sills corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

floor pan corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 77,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 77,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 73,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wheel arches rusty

inner sills rusty

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 9 May 2014 73,568 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wheel arches rusty

inner sills rusty

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,236 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,236 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,362 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,908 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DRY AND CRACKING

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,908 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH REAR TYRES DRY AND CRACKING

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,993 miles

advise surface corrossion started in various places of this vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2009 43,993 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise surface corrossion started in various places of this vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,595 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 UVE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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