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CK53 PVD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,081 mi
Last recorded30,081 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 PVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 30,081 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached n/s+o/sball oint to arm rivets corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner bay under wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s+o/s rear inner wheel arches,o/s/rear outer sill,o/s/r floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top mtg slight play

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mtg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 28,417 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s front floor and inner bay under arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s+o/s front and rear (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres perrished

Fail 21 Nov 2017 28,417 miles

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s front floor and inner bay under arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s+o/s front and rear (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres perrished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bay area under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 26,778 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bay area under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,198 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sill and chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 25,198 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sill and chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 23,392 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,712 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 20,187 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 18,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,312 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,268 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 15,268 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 14,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,335 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,664 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 PVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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