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P135 MOL

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,111 mi
Last recorded70,111 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 MOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,111 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 70,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 68,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 63,880 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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P135 MOL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P135 MOL, 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 P135 MOL registered?

P135 MOL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P135 MOL safe to buy?

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