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CK03 YVY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,973 mi
Last recorded105,973 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outter sills (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,007 miles

Oil leak

front bumper clips loose

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,996 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front bumper clips loose

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,078 miles

sills corroded both sides no holes

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,245 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,242 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,642 miles

corrosion present in vehicle structure

front brake discs worn thin and at minimum thickness mark

n/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing on shoulders

o/s/r sertvice brake reading becoming low

outer sills becoming weak with corrosion

play in front strut top mountings at maximum allowed limits

some uneven application rear service brake

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

corrosion present in vehicle structure

front brake discs worn thin and at minimum thickness mark

n/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing on shoulders

o/s/r sertvice brake reading becoming low

outer sills becoming weak with corrosion

play in front strut top mountings at maximum allowed limits

some uneven application rear service brake

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,838 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,865 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,811 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 54,794 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,264 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,191 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 YVY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

CK03 YVY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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