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P208 NDM

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,293 mi
Last recorded69,293 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 NDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,293 miles

Brake pipe flexi close to shockabsorber

Drivers seat tilt missing

Exhaust swisted and rubbs body

Mirror glass passengers door damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Number plate at front starting to delaminate

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PAS system pressure switch disconnected

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 69,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Drivers seat tilt missing

Mirror glass passengers door damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Number plate at front starting to delaminate

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PAS system pressure switch disconnected

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2008 56,941 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sills very rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,099 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 47,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P208 NDM is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P208 NDM, 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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P208 NDM is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P208 NDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 NDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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