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P212 DNL

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,674 mi
Last recorded93,674 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 DNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,674 miles

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

unable to fully assess offside door sill repair due to underseal

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to fully assess offside door sill repair due to underseal

Pass 20 May 2011 83,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 78,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 73,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 63,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,595 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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P212 DNL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P212 DNL, 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 P212 DNL registered?

P212 DNL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P212 DNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 DNL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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