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CIL 8147

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 8147
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,627 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,627 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,050 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,458 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,792 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 23,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,611 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,150 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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CIL 8147 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 73.3%.

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 CIL 8147, 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 CIL 8147 registered?

CIL 8147 is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is CIL 8147 safe to buy?

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