MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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P142 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P142 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 P142 MOP registered?
P142 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P142 MOP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P142 MOP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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