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P131 WDW

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,594 mi
Last recorded71,594 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 WDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2011 71,594 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/r Foot Brake needs attention.

Pass 19 May 2010 66,118 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 63,289 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,428 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 56,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 47,745 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 43,140 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2006 43,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P131 WDW is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P131 WDW, 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 P131 WDW registered?

P131 WDW is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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