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CU03 WKC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,688 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,688 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,015 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,963 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,963 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,813 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,813 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,360 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)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,360 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,354 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 57,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch left & right self cancel functions inoperative.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,215 miles

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,215 miles

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

Rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,798 miles

Drivers door will not unlock with key.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 29,616 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Drivers door will not unlock with key.

Engine running too hot,poor coolant flow,suspect thermostat faulty.

Nearside Rear 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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CU03 WKC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CU03 WKC, 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 CU03 WKC registered?

CU03 WKC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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