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P133 UKX

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,146 mi
Last recorded48,146 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 UKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,146 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,050 miles

minor corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,862 miles

minor chassis corrosion close to nearside front wishbone housing

minor corrosion on whole underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

minor corrosion on rear chassis rails and inner rear sills

slight corrosion on nearside front and offside front chassis clse to wishbone housings

Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,814 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

minor corrosion on rear chassis rails and inner rear sills

slight corrosion on nearside front and offside front chassis clse to wishbone housings

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,318 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 1 Aug 2012 47,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,878 miles

all four shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 28 Jul 2011 46,879 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

all four shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,900 miles

interior mirror missing

spare rim distorted

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,692 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 42,691 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,493 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UKX is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKX, 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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P133 UKX is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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