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P210 PNC

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 PNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012
Pass 13 Jul 2011
Pass 26 Jul 2010
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,825 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 9,682 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 639 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 584 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 96,281 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 96,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,125 miles

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

note front tyres rub on innerwings n/s front tyre has slight buldge

Fail 23 Jun 2006 87,125 miles

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

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

note front tyres rub on innerwings n/s front tyre has slight buldge

Pass 30 Aug 2005 84,519 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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P210 PNC is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P210 PNC, 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 P210 PNC registered?

P210 PNC is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 July 1997.

Is P210 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 PNC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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