MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
both front inner cv gaiters leaking
both rear brake flexi hoses perished
underside of vehicle corroded
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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