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P159 OWC

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,009 mi
Last recorded58,009 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 OWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,009 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,991 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 48,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,928 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,479 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,782 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,787 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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P159 OWC is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P159 OWC, 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 P159 OWC registered?

P159 OWC is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P159 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 OWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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