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P116 YRN

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,348 mi
Last recorded97,348 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 YRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,348 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

advise both front flexi brale pipes minor cracks in places

advise corrosion to offside outer sill in several places

advise drivers window in.op

advise offside front lower suspension is damaged a little due to oil leaking onto bushes,bushes are separating

advise rear number plate condition

Fail 17 Apr 2013 97,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front flexi brale pipes minor cracks in places

advise corrosion to offside outer sill in several places

advise drivers door inner trim and handle loose

advise drivers window in.op

advise nearside dip beam just high enough to pass test

advise nearside front wheel some bind

advise offside front lower suspension is damaged a little due to oil leaking onto bushes,bushes are separating

advise rear number plate condition

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,212 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 88,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,628 miles

Advise N/S Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Advise N/S wiper blade split

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 76,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Advise N/S wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,241 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,142 miles

Large cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2008 60,142 miles

Large cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,854 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 51,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,996 miles

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

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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P116 YRN is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P116 YRN, 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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P116 YRN is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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