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CK53 RKU

2003 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,749 mi
Last recorded63,749 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,749 miles

body rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2018 63,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing against wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

body rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2017 63,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,876 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 57,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 53,348 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake fluid dirty. discs corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,619 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 29 Oct 2007 14,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,844 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)

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

rear tyres starting to perish

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 RKU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

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