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P102 XNJ

1997 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,724 mi
Last recorded92,724 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 XNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 92,724 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front floors corroding,osr brake hose cracking, osf lower balljoint dust cover split

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,982 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 86,978 miles

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

both rear suspension mountings wearing,chassis members+other sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,076 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 84,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 82,054 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,029 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 73,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,610 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,165 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 72,165 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P102 XNJ is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 P102 XNJ, 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 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P102 XNJ registered?

P102 XNJ is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P102 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 XNJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P102 XNJ have outstanding finance?

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