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P114 MOP

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,285 mi
Last recorded87,285 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 MOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2009 87,285 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,009 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slightly unbalanced

panel damage

screen is scored

sills have been repaired

timing chain rattles

underseal covering the sills front and rear sub-frame mounting points and rear chassis repairs

wheel trims are not fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,993 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

panel damage

screen is scored

sills have been repaired

timing chain rattles

underseal covering the sills front and rear sub-frame mounting points and rear chassis repairs

wheel trims are not fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2007 74,981 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

accident damage to rear

cut in offside front tyre

engine sump corroded

fuel filter corroded

long parking brake lever travel

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel trim missing

thermostat housing damp

various body damage

Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,318 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 72,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P114 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P114 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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P114 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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