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P110 JJA

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,240 mi
Last recorded68,240 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 JJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,013 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 66,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 63,219 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 60,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,798 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,799 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 54,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,309 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 51,309 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P110 JJA is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P110 JJA, 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 P110 JJA registered?

P110 JJA is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P110 JJA safe to buy?

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