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P175 DNL

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,737 mi
Last recorded2,737 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 DNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 2,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f wheelrim slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,957 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

play / wear in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

play / wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,087 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 94,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,431 miles

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

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

c/l 15108

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

Fail 29 Nov 2008 89,405 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

slight travel in handbrake.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,056 miles

c/l 527053

Pass 21 Oct 2006 80,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 73,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake inbalance of 20%MAX 25%

handbrake requires adjustment

thermostate houseing/ top pipe weeping coolant

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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P175 DNL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P175 DNL, 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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P175 DNL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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