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CP03 UAR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,208 mi
Last recorded109,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 UAR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 109,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,731 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 102,717 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,229 miles

surface corrosion to underside sill areas

Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deterioated

offside headlight deterioated

surface corrosion to underside sill areas

Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,153 miles

wiper blades deteriorating.

O/S Tyre side walls deteriorating.

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 92,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Tyre side walls deteriorating.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,391 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight deterioation to to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,045 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 61,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,174 miles

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

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

slight play in both front upper shock absorber top mounts

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,173 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

corrosion on edges of both front brake discs

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 34,609 miles

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

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

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 UAR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 CP03 UAR, 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 CP03 UAR registered?

CP03 UAR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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