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P185 KWG

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,672 mi
Last recorded64,672 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 KWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 64,672 miles

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

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

chip in screen

condition of both outer sills

condition of front & rear brake hose

corrosion thoughout vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2008 64,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

car corodeing on under side

chip in screen

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,044 miles

condition of exhaust system mounting

corrosion throughout vehicle

wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,488 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Fail 21 Jul 2006 53,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Corosion throughout underbody

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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P185 KWG is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P185 KWG, 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 P185 KWG registered?

P185 KWG is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P185 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 KWG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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