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P140 MBA

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

69,968 mi
Last recorded69,968 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 MBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2006 69,968 miles

Engine mountings worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 3 May 2006 69,469 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2006 66,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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.

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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P140 MBA is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P140 MBA, 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 P140 MBA registered?

P140 MBA is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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