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P172 WWW

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,205 mi
Last recorded1,205 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 WWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 1,205 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sump corroded,advise

vehicle underside corroded,advise

Fail 2 Apr 2007 94,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P172 WWW is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P172 WWW, 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 P172 WWW registered?

P172 WWW is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P172 WWW safe to buy?

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