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CK03 ZZW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,187 mi
Last recorded78,187 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 78,187 miles

front subfram e is starting to corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 78,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front subfram e is starting to corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side front power stering pipe is coroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in near side tyer

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe is corroded on near side front

Rear centre screen is dead Treated Rear plastic screen is. Deterited

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,309 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 76,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,515 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,849 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 58,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,650 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,479 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 42,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,878 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 33,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,484 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 ZZW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

CK03 ZZW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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