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P103 OOY

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,451 mi
Last recorded63,451 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 OOY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 63,451 miles

both front and rear inner and outher sill surface corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2017 63,227 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop not working

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,620 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,883 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,135 miles

rear tyres perrished rear wiper poor chip in screen

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,131 miles

Both inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,046 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,872 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,129 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 32,126 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,510 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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P103 OOY is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P103 OOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P103 OOY registered?

P103 OOY is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P103 OOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 OOY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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