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P226 NLL

1997 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,435 mi
Last recorded17,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 NLL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 17,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade wear

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,004 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 17,004 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,451 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2012 16,451 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,999 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 15,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,645 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 13,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,787 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 12,786 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emission test not done due to exhaust condition

Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,044 miles

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

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

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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P226 NLL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P226 NLL, 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 P226 NLL registered?

P226 NLL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P226 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 NLL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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