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P118 NHL

1997 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,837 mi
Last recorded52,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 NHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,837 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

Rear exhaust baffles breaking up

Rear wiper split

Slight corrosion on offside outer seal

Pass 29 May 2008 48,956 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,956 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,152 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 46,152 miles

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

handbrake high

front brakes pads worn

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

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

rear brakes noisey

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,088 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 41,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in osr tyre

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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P118 NHL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P118 NHL, 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 P118 NHL registered?

P118 NHL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P118 NHL safe to buy?

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