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P202 NHK

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,521 mi
Last recorded61,521 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 56,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,942 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 42,928 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,582 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,066 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,066 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 32,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,061 miles

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 NHK is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P202 NHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P202 NHK registered?

P202 NHK is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P202 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 NHK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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