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CV03 VVY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,944 mi
Last recorded70,944 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,944 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel neck & n/s/rear body work corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front to rear floor to sills corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front upper subframe mounting point brackets corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,414 miles

fuel neck corroded

n/s/front chassis corroded

n/s/rear upper chassis by bumper corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis by beam axle corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel neck corroded

n/s/front chassis corroded

n/s/rear upper chassis by bumper corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis by beam axle corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,828 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 57,828 miles

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/front lower outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2010 50,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front of floor surface corrsion

advise inner sil surface corrsion

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front of floor surface corrsion

advise inner sil surface corrsion

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,071 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,532 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 30,532 miles

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

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

advise o/s/r on chassis by axle surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,816 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 22,816 miles

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

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

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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CV03 VVY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 CV03 VVY, 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 CV03 VVY registered?

CV03 VVY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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