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P133 OOY

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,938 mi
Last recorded23,938 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 OOY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,938 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 23,935 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,544 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,741 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,325 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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P133 OOY is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green 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 P133 OOY, 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 P133 OOY registered?

P133 OOY is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P133 OOY safe to buy?

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