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CK52 XBC

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,969 mi
Last recorded75,969 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,969 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floors, sills arches corroded

offside rear chassis leg badly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 75,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floors, sills arches corroded

offside rear chassis leg badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,955 miles

some corrosion in vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2014 68,955 miles

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

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

some corrosion in vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 64,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,972 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

No spare wheel under car.

Play in both front strut top mountings is only just acceptable.

Power steering pipes are corroding.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Sump is corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,972 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

No spare wheel under car.

Play in both front strut top mountings is only just acceptable.

Power steering pipes are corroding.

Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Sump is corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside front

engine management light on

excessive surface corrosion underneath

fuel filler cap area corroded

offsiude rear tyre close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Spare tyre defective

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front brake flexy slightly damaged

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear wiper worn

slight corrosion around filler cap and nearside sill

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Spare tyre defective

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front brake flexy slightly damaged

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear wiper worn

slight corrosion around filler cap and nearside sill

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,787 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit

Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear wiper excessively worn

Fail 8 Jul 2008 43,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear wiper excessively worn

Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,453 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)

near side wing mirror missing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,783 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 34,783 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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 XBC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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