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P132 MWA

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,947 mi
Last recorded76,947 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 MWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,947 miles

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

fuel filler neck poor

Fail 29 Oct 2008 76,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

fuel filler neck poor

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,257 miles

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

side walls perishing on rear tyres

Fail 16 Oct 2007 73,162 miles

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

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

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

side walls perishing on rear tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,190 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2005 60,870 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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P132 MWA is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P132 MWA, 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 P132 MWA registered?

P132 MWA is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P132 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 MWA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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