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P202 GNU

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 GNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,919 miles

n/s/f brake flexi cracked

n/s/f door panel loose

n/s/r tyre cracked

power steering pipes corroded

rear bumper loose on n/s

rear seat base not fastend down

stone chip in windscreen

all coil springs corroded

both outer sills corroding

fuel filter rusty

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,919 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

stone chip in windscreen

all coil springs corroded

both outer sills corroding

fuel filter rusty

handbrake cable corroded

n/s/f brake flexi cracked

n/s/f door panel loose

n/s/r tyre cracked

power steering pipes corroded

rear bumper loose on n/s

rear seat base not fastend down

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,765 miles

battery loose

rear bumper loose

roll bar mounting bushes worn

signs of o/s/f roll bar link catching inner wing

wipers poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2007 56,765 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

battery loose

power steering fluid level low

rear bumper loose

roll bar mounting bushes worn

signs of o/s/f roll bar link catching inner wing

wipers poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 49,859 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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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P202 GNU is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P202 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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P202 GNU is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P202 GNU safe to buy?

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