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CP52 NHV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,138 mi
Last recorded76,138 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 NHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

exhaust baffles and spare wheel carrier rattle alot

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,510 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 69,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,627 miles

Advise front offside headlamp misting up

Advise offside front tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,346 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn more so on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Advise both front tyres are worn more so on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,292 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 54,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 48,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,393 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 36,305 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,487 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 NHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NHV, 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 CP52 NHV registered?

CP52 NHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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