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CP03 BVV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,683 mi
Last recorded71,683 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 BVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,683 miles

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

Nearside front inner wing corroded .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle mounting bushes worn .

Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT TESTED (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front inner wing corroded .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle mounting bushes worn .

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,241 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 66,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,182 miles

Oil leak

light on dash

Fail 3 Jul 2014 64,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

light on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,151 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

oil level low

Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

oil level low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,852 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,510 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,457 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,468 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,468 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,302 miles

washers weak,nsf/osf wishbone bushes unbonding,damage to nsf wheel,nail in nsr tyre,pressure low in osr tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,263 miles

dent in nsf wheel,front wishbone bushes unbondin g

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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CP03 BVV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CP03 BVV, 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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CP03 BVV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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