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CP53 URT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,572 mi
Last recorded74,572 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

battery light on

engine light on

handbrake req adjustment

Fail 19 Dec 2011 74,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

battery light on

engine light on

handbrake req adjustment

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,880 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2010 60,880 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,754 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 42,753 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light n

battery light on

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,035 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 URT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CP53 URT, 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 CP53 URT registered?

CP53 URT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is CP53 URT safe to buy?

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