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P110 MOP

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,203 mi
Last recorded55,203 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 MOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,203 miles

both rear axle bushes slight movement in bush

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 49,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,486 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,484 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,459 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,715 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,082 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,554 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,867 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 28,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 May 2006 24,684 miles

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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P110 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P110 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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P110 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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