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CK52 HSV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,004 mi
Last recorded59,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 HSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front chassis corrosion

both front floor corrosion

both front outer sill corrosion

both front top strut mounts worn to limit

nearside rear chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,733 miles

both outer sills corrosion

offside and nearside front chassis

offside and nearside front floor corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,611 miles

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

front top shock mounts worn close to excesive

nsr tyre 2mm outer edge

sills under side and chassie corroded in parts

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,611 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

front top shock mounts worn close to excesive

nsr tyre 2mm outer edge

sills under side and chassie corroded in parts

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,647 miles

nsf flexy starting to perish

play at front top shock mounts

sills corroded / front floor chassie corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,564 miles

osf seat belt fraying / under side corroded in places / play at shock mounts / nsf flexy perished

signs of nsf inner cv gator leaking grease

Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

edge wear osr tyre

osf seat belt fraying / under side corroded in places / play at shock mounts / nsf flexy perished

signs of nsf inner cv gator leaking grease

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,474 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 36,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,260 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 17,129 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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CK52 HSV 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 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 CK52 HSV, 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 CK52 HSV registered?

CK52 HSV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 February 2003.

Is CK52 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 HSV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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