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P224 UWS

1997 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,411 mi
Last recorded89,411 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 UWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,411 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers wiper blade slight split

general surface corrosion on floor,outer sills,undersills,door shut areas,sill lips,rear chassis legs

rear axle bushs slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,218 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,201 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,408 miles

exhaust very rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

rear under sills rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2007 61,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are on the limit

exhaust very rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

rear under sills rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,206 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 51,206 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

brake noise when rotating n/s/r wheel

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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P224 UWS is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P224 UWS, 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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P224 UWS is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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