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CK52 KKS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,531 mi
Last recorded95,531 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 KKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,868 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,868 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,074 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2014 85,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,705 miles

corrosion underside

heavily undersealed

rear bumper loose

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,045 miles

Battery loose

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroding

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel tank corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF and OSF slight play in steering arms (Tie Rods)

NSR and OSR inner sills corroding

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery loose

Exhaust corroding

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel tank corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF and OSF slight play in steering arms (Tie Rods)

NSR and OSR inner sills corroding

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 59,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

front steering braking & suspension components corroded

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f discs corroded & worn

n/s/f side repetor damaged

n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes axle deterioated

n/s/r chassie corroded

rear suspension & braking components corroded

unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust corroded

front steering braking & suspension components corroded

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f discs corroded & worn

n/s/f side repetor damaged

n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes axle deterioated

n/s/r chassie corroded

rear suspension & braking components corroded

unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,275 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 37,266 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

play in top strut mounts when jacked up

slight inbalance on front brakes

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,899 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 29,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KKS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CK52 KKS, 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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CK52 KKS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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