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CP52 HHV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 HHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,282 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 77,282 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear sills corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,850 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,995 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 62,995 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,906 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 22,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn and cracking on side walls badly 165/65/13

Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,498 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 19,498 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 19,405 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,835 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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CP52 HHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 CP52 HHV, 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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CP52 HHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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