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CK53 AYH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,834 mi
Last recorded99,834 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 AYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2016 99,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,403 miles

Engine light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 94,403 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Engine light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 94,357 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ns outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both approx. 7-8mm (2.5.A.1c)

both rear axle mounts corr

nsf tyre 3mm

nsr tyre 1.6mm

osf tyre 3mm and worn both edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,713 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,640 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,264 miles

rear tyre walls cracking slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,239 miles

near side front top strut mounting slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2008 28,239 miles

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

near side front top strut mounting slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,966 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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CK53 AYH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CK53 AYH, 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 CK53 AYH registered?

CK53 AYH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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