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CK52 OVN

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

46,274 mi
Last recorded46,274 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 OVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 46,274 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front spring tops worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner subframe mount badly corroded

extensive corrosion offside inner sill areas

Fail 23 Nov 2017 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner subframe mount badly corroded

extensive corrosion offside inner sill areas

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.axle bushes worn.corrosion evident in vehicle floor pan and sills.

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 46,274 miles

Offside Outer Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault sill area nr seat/belt mount (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.axle bushes worn.corrosion evident in vehicle floor pan and sills.

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,274 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic leg area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 46,274 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount area (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic leg area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,274 miles

corrosion evident in offside floor pan areas.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion evident in offside floor pan areas.

corrosion evident in vehicle inner sills .etc.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,801 miles

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

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

extensive corrosion evident in vehicle struture.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 45,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

extensive corrosion evident in vehicle struture.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,100 miles

Both rear tyres have large splits to tread,advice early replacements

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres have large splits to tread,advice early replacements

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,140 miles

Both rear tyres have splits around the full circumference of the outer shoulders

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

Outer sills heavily effected by corrosion.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,898 miles

Both rear tyres wall condition poor.

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

Fail 22 May 2009 22,898 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wall condition poor.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,147 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 18,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,813 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 16,813 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 OVN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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