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CK53 WVB

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,104 mi
Last recorded87,104 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2020 87,104 miles

both outer and inner sills corroded slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2020 87,104 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both outer and inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,881 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,881 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,142 miles

Nearside mirror damaged slightly

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2017 80,142 miles

Nearside mirror damaged slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2016 80,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed in several places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill holed in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed in several places (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed in several places (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed in several places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill holed in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed in several places (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear valance to floor split across (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,117 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,402 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,159 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,967 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 60,957 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,148 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,835 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,905 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 42,900 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,369 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 35,369 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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)

o/s/r axle bush cracking

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 WVB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

CK53 WVB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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