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EK03 WKA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 WKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 96,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,408 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,983 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,983 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake disc -starting to rust

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 47,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,266 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,667 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 30,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,112 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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EK03 WKA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK03 WKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 WKA registered?

EK03 WKA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is EK03 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 WKA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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