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P137 WUS

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

812 mi
Last recorded812 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 WUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2008 812 miles

advice on front wipers and front number plate and slight condinsashon on n/s headlight advice further look at rear lights

advice on front wishbone bushess and further look at n /s front suspenshon and slight surface corshon on rear chassie o/s and look at rear axle bushess

advice on slight foot brake travel and look at rear foot and hand brake and slight hand and foot brake travel ,

advice on slight oil leak at eng

Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 68,134 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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P137 WUS is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P137 WUS, 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 P137 WUS registered?

P137 WUS is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P137 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 WUS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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