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P101 UKX

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 UKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 97,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion forming structure underside

underside and sills corroding on and near prescribed areas weak in places

Fail 25 Oct 2013 92,595 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some corrosion forming structure underside

underside and sills corroding on and near prescribed areas weak in places

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,384 miles

Both front lower arm bushes heavly deteriorated

Dry stain around thermostat housing

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside front tyre pereshed

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Rear axle bushes heavly deteriorated

Rear exhaust rubber pereshed

Slight dampness on power steering rack

Slight play in nearside front anti-role bar drop link

Underside of vehicle rusty

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Oct 2012 86,274 miles

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

Both front lower arm bushes heavly deteriorated

Dry stain around thermostat housing

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside front tyre pereshed

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Rear axle bushes heavly deteriorated

Rear exhaust rubber pereshed

Slight dampness on power steering rack

Slight play in nearside front anti-role bar drop link

Underside of vehicle rusty

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,857 miles

Brake fluid level low

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside front lower arm rear bush debonded

Offside front lower arm bushes debonding

Offside inner sill starting to corrode

Rear axle beam bushes debonding

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link rod

Washers would benefit adjustment

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,216 miles

both front inner cv gaiters leaking

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,560 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front floor pans corroded

both front lower arm all bushes heavily perished

front pads appear low

handbrake application noisey

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,520 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both front floor/suspension mountings corroded

both front lower arms rear bushes perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges tread low

tested in damp conditions

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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P101 UKX is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue 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 P101 UKX, 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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P101 UKX is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P101 UKX 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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