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CK53 POA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,824 mi
Last recorded55,824 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,027 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm and cracking badly

coolant level low

front discs scored

n/s/f alloy inner rim damaged

surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres on 2mm and cracking badly

coolant level low

front discs scored

n/s/f alloy inner rim damaged

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,920 miles

damage on alloys and front bumper front lower arm bushers spliting play in n/s/f top mount rear tyres steping and cracking in tred

Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,920 miles

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

damage on alloys and front bumper front lower arm bushers spliting play in n/s/f top mount rear tyres steping and cracking in tred

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,398 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,398 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fliud level on min

n/s and o/s front strut top bearings slight play

n/s and o/s front wishbone, rear bushes cracking

n/s and o/s rear tyres heavily cracking on tread area

oil level on min

slight oil on engine

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,310 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,924 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 POA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK53 POA registered?

CK53 POA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CK53 POA safe to buy?

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