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P162 NLF

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,568 mi
Last recorded82,568 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 NLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,757 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

front brake discs inner faces corroded

o/s rear chassis starting to corrode

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine breather hose split

inner faces of front discs corroded

o/s rear road wheel rim slight damage

Fail 8 Sep 2011 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine breather hose split

inner faces of front discs corroded

o/s rear road wheel rim slight damage

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,773 miles

Front brake discs working surfaces corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,206 miles

Front brake discs inner working surface slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front wheel inner rim damaged

Rear exhast ruber cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2009 70,202 miles

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

Front brake discs inner working surface slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front wheel inner rim damaged

Rear exhast ruber cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,449 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 65,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2006 59,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 57,320 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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P162 NLF is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P162 NLF, 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 P162 NLF registered?

P162 NLF is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P162 NLF safe to buy?

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