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CU03 PNV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,801 mi
Last recorded68,801 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 PNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 68,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 60,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,275 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,045 miles

age cracks in o/s/r tyre outer wall

slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis

slight exhaust blow middle box rear box area

Fail 9 Jul 2013 48,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

age cracks in o/s/r tyre outer wall

slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis

slight exhaust blow middle box rear box area

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 30,747 miles

advise rear tyres cracking in outer tread edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,082 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,661 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 19,661 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,857 miles

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

Offside 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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CU03 PNV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU03 PNV, 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 CU03 PNV registered?

CU03 PNV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is CU03 PNV safe to buy?

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