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CP53 UPK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,976 mi
Last recorded46,976 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,976 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,397 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,679 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,338 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

Fail 16 Nov 2011 32,327 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,107 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,808 miles

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

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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CP53 UPK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CP53 UPK, 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 CP53 UPK registered?

CP53 UPK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is CP53 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 UPK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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