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A15 GHG

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,484 mi
Last recorded77,484 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,484 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front subframe support mounting brackets slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both rear closing panels slighty corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear service brake performance requires adjustment soon

rear axle slighty corroded

rear boot involved in accident ( slighty damaged )

rear bumper requires attention soon

Fail 9 Dec 2009 77,478 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front subframe support mounting brackets slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both rear closing panels slighty corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear service brake performance requires adjustment soon

rear axle slighty corroded

rear boot involved in accident ( slighty damaged )

rear bumper requires attention soon

Fail 14 Nov 2009 77,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

accident damage boot floor

front floors corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,322 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,917 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 70,911 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,216 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 70,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 68,414 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 68,410 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A15 GHG is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 GHG, 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 A15 GHG registered?

A15 GHG is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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