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CK03 XVC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,560 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub -frame back mounting area to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to lower arm- has been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm mounting and mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 99,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured O2 sensor wiring to drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub -frame back mounting area to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to lower arm- has been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm mounting and mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,172 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 95,161 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,125 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 90,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 90,124 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,196 miles

Oil leak

cant open boot

engine light on

slight blow center to rear

Fail 29 May 2014 78,196 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

cant open boot

engine light on

slight blow center to rear

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light indicating a fault

Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,490 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,004 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,880 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 47,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,494 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 18,930 miles

nail in tyre

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 XVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XVC, 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 XVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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