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P153 PVW

1997 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,700 mi
Last recorded73,700 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 PVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,071 miles

offside front floor pan starting to corrode

offside front outer sill panel corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2009 67,071 miles

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

offside front floor pan starting to corrode

offside front outer sill panel corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,830 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,226 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,928 miles

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

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

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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P153 PVW is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P153 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P153 PVW registered?

P153 PVW is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P153 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 PVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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