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P144 UKX

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,744 mi
Last recorded88,744 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 UKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear chassis leg's corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2010 88,721 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

both rear chassis leg's corroding

rear valence seriously corroded, NOT in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 82,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,427 miles

perishing to both rear and front brake hoses

strong advise corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f floor

strong advise n/s/f o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes splitting

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2008 76,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

perishing to both rear and front brake hoses

strong advise corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f floor

strong advise n/s/f o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes splitting

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2007 71,618 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 71,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2006 64,698 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 64,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P144 UKX is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P144 UKX, 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 P144 UKX registered?

P144 UKX is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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