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P142 MOP

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,348 mi
Last recorded90,348 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 MOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 90,348 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 90,346 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,297 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,272 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 84,730 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 84,730 miles

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.

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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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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P142 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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