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CX53 UVU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,960 mi
Last recorded67,960 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,960 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 67,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,931 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,402 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,744 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 51,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,494 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,393 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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CX53 UVU 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 CX53 UVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX53 UVU?

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What year was CX53 UVU registered?

CX53 UVU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CX53 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 UVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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