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P179 GNU

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,288 mi
Last recorded90,288 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 GNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 83,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,811 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 82,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,638 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 75,638 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P179 GNU is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P179 GNU, 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 P179 GNU registered?

P179 GNU is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P179 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 GNU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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