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P121 NBY

1997 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,656 mi
Last recorded2,656 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 NBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 2,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 86,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 83,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 80,722 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 80,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 77,937 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 75,398 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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P121 NBY is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P121 NBY, 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 P121 NBY registered?

P121 NBY is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P121 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 NBY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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