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P130 NLR

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,503 mi
Last recorded57,503 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 NLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 57,503 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 57,502 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion to floopan, inner sills, outer sills and inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,133 miles

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

Offside Rear noise from drum area

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to floor pans inner sills and rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to o/s floor pan by seat belt area

Fail 15 Jun 2016 55,057 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear noise from drum area

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to floor pans inner sills and rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to o/s floor pan by seat belt area

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,566 miles

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

corrosion to floorpans at front

corrosion to inner sills at rear

nearside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,894 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 50,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,684 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

corrosion to both inner door shuts heavy

corrosion to floor pans

o/s/f wheel rim damage

Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,669 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on egdes

corrosion to both inner door shuts heavy

corrosion to floor pans

o/s/f wheel rim damage

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,207 miles

both rear strut mounts slight wear

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,287 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,842 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 40,841 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,685 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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P130 NLR is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P130 NLR, 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 P130 NLR registered?

P130 NLR is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P130 NLR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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