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CV52 SMO

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,370 mi
Last recorded89,370 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 SMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,370 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 78,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,384 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 34,384 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,668 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,181 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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CV52 SMO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV52 SMO, 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 CV52 SMO registered?

CV52 SMO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is CV52 SMO safe to buy?

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