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CK53 PVP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,966 mi
Last recorded57,966 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drivers door step slight corrosion

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills both sides (5.2.6)

front chassis legs slight corrosion both sides

Fail 13 Sep 2017 57,960 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drivers door step slight corrosion

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills both sides (5.2.6)

front chassis legs slight corrosion both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,729 miles

inner sills slightly corroded throughout

outer sills slightly corroded throghout

rear inner sills to sub frame mount slight corrosion both sides

Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,727 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner sills slightly corroded throughout

outer sills slightly corroded throghout

rear inner sills to sub frame mount slight corrosion both sides

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,702 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front chassis to floor both sides slightly corroded

inner sills to rear both sides slightly corroded

outer sills both sides slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,280 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly lipped / thinned not affecting strength

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,359 miles

N/S/F floor slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,355 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F floor slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,243 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,521 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 1 Sep 2009 29,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,841 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,180 miles

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

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 PVP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

CK53 PVP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is CK53 PVP safe to buy?

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