MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,602 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in front tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in front tyre
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P126 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P126 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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What year was P126 MOP registered?
P126 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P126 MOP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P126 MOP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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