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CP52 HHY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,384 mi
Last recorded49,384 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 HHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,384 miles

Oil leak

various areas of prescribed areas corroded on both sills

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,818 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 44,818 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low in centre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,187 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Fail 4 Jan 2011 40,187 miles

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

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

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

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

1/ BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,199 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 34,199 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,100 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 31,100 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 31,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,413 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 23,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,340 miles

rear tyres on 2mm of tread depth

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 HHY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HHY, 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 CP52 HHY registered?

CP52 HHY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is CP52 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 HHY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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