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CK52 ZZU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,792 mi
Last recorded45,792 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,792 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,070 miles

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

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

near side front tyre bold outter edge

noise from power steering pump

oil leaking from engine

Fail 4 Feb 2015 40,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre bold outter edge

noise from power steering pump

oil leaking from engine

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,288 miles

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

corrsoion in various places

oil leak

play in nearside front top strut mount

play in neraside front drop link

Fail 20 Jan 2014 36,288 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrsoion in various places

oil leak

play in nearside front top strut mount

play in neraside front drop link

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,973 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 28 Jan 2013 32,973 miles

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

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

corrosion in various places

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,417 miles

Front floor corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 29,416 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front floor corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,324 miles

both offside tyres damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

p.a.s pump noisy

slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2011 26,324 miles

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

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

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

both offside tyres damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,155 miles

both rear tyres cracking

brake fluid low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,622 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front wheel damaged and causing distortion to tyre

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,635 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 13,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,757 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 11,757 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ZZU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZZU, 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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What year was CK52 ZZU registered?

CK52 ZZU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is CK52 ZZU safe to buy?

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