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CK52 OWA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,743 mi
Last recorded102,743 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 OWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,743 miles

engine oil leak - front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls - rear valance corroded/peeling

n/s/r quater panel some corrosion/peeling (fuel filler)

n/s/r tyre very close to limit aprx 2/3mm - engine managment warning light on

o/s/f tyre coming close aprx 2/3mm - o/s/r tyre close aprx 3mm

o/s/r chassis rail some corrosion/peeling -

reverse light inop - some corrosion o/s qtr panel - o/s outer sill corroded/peeling

some wear/play both front top strut mounts advise attension !

Fail 16 Mar 2016 102,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak - front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls - rear valance corroded/peeling

n/s/r quater panel some corrosion/peeling (fuel filler)

n/s/r tyre very close to limit aprx 2/3mm - engine managment warning light on

o/s/f tyre coming close aprx 2/3mm - o/s/r tyre close aprx 3mm

o/s/r chassis rail some corrosion/peeling -

reverse light inop - some corrosion o/s qtr panel - o/s outer sill corroded/peeling

some wear/play both front top strut mounts advise attension !

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,814 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,478 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,905 miles

Battery strap is broken.

Both outer sills,o/s wheel arch and floor panels behind front subframe are going rusty.

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s index light is loose.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,759 miles

Battery strap broken

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

Front of o/s outer sill going rusty.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,457 miles

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

Front wing arches are loose.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,261 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)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,942 miles

play in n/s and o/s top strut mountings

Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,459 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 42,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 37,818 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 37,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 OWA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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