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P120 RWC

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,364 mi
Last recorded45,364 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 RWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,643 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P120 RWC is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P120 RWC, 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 P120 RWC registered?

P120 RWC is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P120 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 RWC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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