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P136 WDF

1997 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,611 mi
Last recorded100,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 WDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,611 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,541 miles

all steel pipes underside of vehicle showing corrosion

front and rear registration plates are delaminating

front brake pads look low, brake discs are worn

front lower wishbone rear bushes are delaminating [both sides]

front windscreen is cracked nearside lower area

nearside front wheel rim is distorted

play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes

Fail 19 Jan 2010 95,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in nearside inner and outer sill,and floor pan. corrosion in offside inner and outer sill and floor pan. all steel pipes are showing corrosion

front and rear registration plates are delaminating

front brake pads look low, brake discs are worn

front lower wishbone rear bushes are delaminating [both sides]

front windscreen is cracked nearside lower area

nearside front wheel rim is distorted

play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,639 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 87,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 79,697 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 79,696 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 71,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 64,034 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 64,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P136 WDF is a 1997 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P136 WDF, 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 P136 WDF registered?

P136 WDF is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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