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CP03 YZA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,759 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front strut top mounting slight wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mounting slight wear

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,564 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 61,511 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,011 miles

Front oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,011 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,000 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,699 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,834 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,834 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,159 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,205 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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CP03 YZA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CP03 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

CP03 YZA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is CP03 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 YZA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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