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P135 NBY

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,134 mi
Last recorded21,134 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 21,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,863 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 6,812 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 1,036 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 NBY 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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

P135 NBY is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P135 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 NBY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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