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CV53 NWK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,508 mi
Last recorded106,508 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,508 miles

CO reading fluctuated during emission test procedure,may indicate poor service item condition or catalytic convertor not functioning properly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

drivers door badly dented

Fail 6 Aug 2012 106,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CO reading fluctuated during emission test procedure,may indicate poor service item condition or catalytic convertor not functioning properly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers door badly dented

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,149 miles

advise strong front brake discs badly worn/pitted

all over panel/paint damage

eml illuminated on dash

movement in both rear top shock mounts

movement in front top shock mounts

movement in rear axle bush's

outer sills blisterd,corroded and weak

Fail 23 Jul 2011 95,149 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

eml illuminated on dash

all over panel/paint damage

advise strong front brake discs badly worn/pitted

movement in both rear top shock mounts

movement in front top shock mounts

movement in rear axle bush's

outer sills blisterd,corroded and weak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,795 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 83,795 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,261 miles

2 hub caps fitted

2 rear child seats fitted

eng oil on min

hand brake req att soon

play n/s front top suspension mounting

wipers req

Fail 10 Sep 2009 62,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

2 hub caps fitted

2 rear child seats fitted

eng oil on min

hand brake req att soon

play n/s front top suspension mounting

wipers req

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,897 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,856 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 23,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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CV53 NWK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CV53 NWK, 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 CV53 NWK registered?

CV53 NWK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CV53 NWK safe to buy?

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