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CK53 KHC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,837 mi
Last recorded81,837 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 81,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the front flexible joint is blowing and it wont pass the cat test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill require welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected front screen has a horizontal crack through the middle (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,434 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front exhaust fleix pipe slightly leaking

offside rear chassis corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,426 miles

coolant leak from engine

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,426 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill below car (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak from engine

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,745 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing rumbling

Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 57,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,642 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth on edges

Power steering fluid on low level mark

Some wear/play in steering knuckle joint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,970 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front lower arm bushing a little worn

PAS fluid level on minimum

Slight ooze of fluid from steering rack

Some play at steering wheel

Some wear/play in nearside front steering knuckle joint

Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,970 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front lower arm bushing a little worn

PAS fluid level on minimum

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

Slight ooze of fluid from steering rack

Some play at steering wheel

Some wear/play in nearside front steering knuckle joint

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,308 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 46,308 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,687 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,931 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 33,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 32,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 25,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 20,195 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 KHC 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 63.2%.

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 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 KHC, 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 KHC registered?

CK53 KHC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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