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CK53 KHE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,869 mi
Last recorded54,869 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,869 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 54,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,397 miles

Both rear tyres worn badly o inner edge.

Coolant header tank split.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,580 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,030 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 50,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,143 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,143 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,524 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

heavy perishing on o/s/r tyre and worn on inner tread

Fail 27 Oct 2010 39,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

heavy perishing on o/s/r tyre and worn on inner tread

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,265 miles

slight damage to n/s/front wheel rim inner edge

slight play in n/s/front suspension leg top mounting

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,846 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,821 miles

front service brakes pulling slightly to n/s

slight movement in n/s front suspension strut, top mounting

Fail 26 Oct 2007 22,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front service brakes pulling slightly to n/s

slight movement in n/s front suspension strut, top mounting

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,389 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 KHE 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 KHE, 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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CK53 KHE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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