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CA52 RVL

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,591 mi
Last recorded76,591 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 RVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 76,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2010 65,866 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 20 May 2009 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 53,804 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 46,433 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,340 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 46,340 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,604 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,604 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CA52 RVL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA52 RVL, 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 CA52 RVL registered?

CA52 RVL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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