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P102 MOP

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,430 mi
Last recorded91,430 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 MOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front flexible brake hoses cracking.

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Nearside inner door step h/s/corrosion.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear subframe bushes play and movement.

Steering rack slight play.

Underside of vehicle has h/s/corrosion in places.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,111 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside inner door step heavy surface corrosion.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear subframe bushes play.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,658 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,841 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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P102 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P102 MOP, 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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P102 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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