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CK52 YUA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,547 mi
Last recorded76,547 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 YUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,547 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,094 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

front inner wheel arch areas behind trim corroded

rear inner sills and rear chassis corrosion and weld repairs

slight play top strut mounts

Fail 20 Mar 2017 74,094 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front brake hoses deteriorating

front inner wheel arch areas behind trim corroded

rear inner sills and rear chassis corrosion and weld repairs

slight play top strut mounts

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,460 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 70,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,524 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,517 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,362 miles

rear number plate cracked

play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to o/s/ outer sill

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to o/s/ outer sill

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,094 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,229 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,972 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside wishbone bush worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,380 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 43,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,748 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 37,748 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear wheel dented

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,205 miles

offside front wheel dented

offside rear tyre in 2 mm

slight play in nearside top kit

Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,695 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 25,183 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,183 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 YUA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 YUA, 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 YUA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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