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CK03 UWJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,144 mi
Last recorded86,144 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 UWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,144 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 85,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,245 miles

slight oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2017 78,235 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,961 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 73,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,822 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,822 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,740 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,539 miles

corrosion locatedon all coil springs.

damage to o/s/r tyre outter sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,212 miles

front brakes fluctuation

front crossmember corrosion

inner sills corrosion

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes wear

n/s & o/s rear upper suspension mounts wear

o/s number plate lamp damaged

o/s/f inner arch corrosion

o/s/f wiper splitting

rear chassis corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

front brakes fluctuation

front crossmember corrosion

inner sills corrosion

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes wear

n/s & o/s rear upper suspension mounts wear

o/s number plate lamp damaged

o/s/f inner arch corrosion

o/s/f wiper splitting

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,416 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,830 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,830 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,542 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,781 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 UWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

CK03 UWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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