MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s & /s under floor & chassis slight corrosion starting
removed items before test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s & /s under floor & chassis slight corrosion starting
removed items before test
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust system corroded and bracket broken.
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Wiper blades poor. Advise replacement.
Exhaust system corroded and bracket broken.
Wiper blades poor. Advise replacement.
Exhaust system corroded and rear box bracket broken away.
Slight buckle in right hand front and right hand rear wheels.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system corroded and rear box bracket broken away.
Left hand front and right hand rear tyres wearing close to limit.
Left hand front tyre has slight sidewall damage.
Slight buckle in right hand front and right hand rear wheels.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet safety catch sticking.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system corroded.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust system corroded.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres slightly lost shape
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
small cut in n/s/f tyre.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
small cut in n/s/f tyre.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU53 ZLK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 CU53 ZLK, 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 CU53 ZLK registered?
CU53 ZLK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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