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CK53 WKR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WKR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2015 108,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s accident damage

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake hoses perished

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s accident damage

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre edgewear

o/s/r tyre perished and inner edge worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Nov 2014 108,877 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s accident damage

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre edgewear

o/s/r tyre perished and inner edge worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Nov 2013 105,972 miles

Nearside 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)

damage to n/s of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2013 105,972 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,777 miles

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

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2012 105,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre deflated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,861 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 82,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 24 Oct 2009 70,952 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,135 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 59,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,849 miles

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

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 WKR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

CK53 WKR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is CK53 WKR safe to buy?

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