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FM52 CVA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,088 mi
Last recorded37,088 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 CVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,088 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint very slight (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os h/lamp tarnished,pattern ok

Fail 18 Dec 2015 37,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint very slight (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os h/lamp tarnished,pattern ok

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front power steering pipe corroded but not leaking

os headlamp tarnished but pattern ok

slight dampness around power steering pump

Pass 31 Dec 2013 36,842 miles

os h/lamp tarnished,pattern ok

osr tyre quite bad tread seperation cracks 165/65/13h

screen scratched a zone

Pass 31 Dec 2012 36,428 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,567 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,567 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,092 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,419 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 30,419 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,157 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes,inner discs worn,slight bind osf.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 27,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes,inner discs worn,slight bind osf.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,326 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,463 miles

very slight play in ns and os front suspension top mountings.

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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FM52 CVA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FM52 CVA, 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 FM52 CVA registered?

FM52 CVA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FM52 CVA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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