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CK52 XBD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 XBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 49,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 45,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 42,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 40,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by fuel filler (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2017 36,481 miles

management light on

panel by fuel filler corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 36,351 miles

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

management light on

panel by fuel filler corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 31,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 30,930 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside door shut/sill corroding.

Pass 21 May 2014 29,810 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside door shut/sill top starting to corrode.

Pass 21 May 2013 28,472 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers slightly split.

Nearside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

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

Pass 21 May 2012 26,859 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

O/S wiper blade split slightly

O/S/F tyre worn low

Slight play on both front top suspension mounting

Pass 17 May 2011 24,619 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Reversing lamp not working.

Slight to moderate play in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mounts.

Pass 17 May 2010 22,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front suspension wishbone front bush perishing.

Possible sweat from clutch take off hose from brakes master cylinder reservoir.

Pass 19 May 2009 20,921 miles

Brake fliud level is on half way

N/S/R tyre getting low

Slight play on both front top suspension mounting

Pass 19 May 2008 19,783 miles

Movement in both front suspension strut top mounts, (particularly nearside).

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

Pass 16 May 2007 17,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,655 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 XBD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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