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CK52 XBY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,287 mi
Last recorded77,287 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,287 miles

Extensive corrosion, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Rearmost bush in n/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 77,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Extensive corrosion, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Rearmost bush in n/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,567 miles

Brake discs are heavily corroded & showing signs of wear, recommend they are replaced.

Corrosion starting in various places.

Exhaust is corroded.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly, o/s is close to the limit & n/s is on the limit.

Fuel filter is rusty.

Rearmost bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorationg.

Slight fluctuation on front brakes.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Some play in n/s of steering rack.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,567 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake discs are heavily corroded & showing signs of wear, recommend they are replaced.

Corrosion starting in various places.

Exhaust is corroded.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly, o/s is close to the limit & n/s is on the limit.

Fuel filter is rusty.

Rearmost bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorationg.

Slight fluctuation on front brakes.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Some play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,189 miles

very bslight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,336 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,598 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 52,598 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,765 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 35,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XBY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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