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FM52 KCK

2003 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,969 mi
Last recorded81,969 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 KCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,969 miles

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

adv. both outer sills corroded

adv. cannot fully inspect sills as coated with underseal.

adv. exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floor to sill seam showing corrosion

parking brake outer cables showing corrosion..

part of the exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front floor to sill seam showing corrosion

parking brake outer cables showing corrosion..

part of the exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,197 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 76,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 69,505 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 68,648 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,781 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,260 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 35,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FM52 KCK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FM52 KCK, 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 FM52 KCK registered?

FM52 KCK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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