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CU03 EKK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,504 mi
Last recorded67,504 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 EKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 67,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested due to o/s front coil spring broken (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush split out (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hold (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front / rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not welded properly at rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bushes starting to split out (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 65,186 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 64,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 64,841 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,538 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,154 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,843 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,935 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,972 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 36,972 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,200 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,528 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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CU03 EKK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CU03 EKK, 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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CU03 EKK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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