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P149 MOP

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 MOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre cracked but not to cord

windscreen cracked in swept area but not obstructing veiw of the road

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy

osr tyre slight cracks not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 2 Nov 2007 95,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,810 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 97,105 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

missfire under ecceleration advise plugs and ht leads

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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P149 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P149 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 P149 MOP registered?

P149 MOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P149 MOP safe to buy?

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