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P153 XYG

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,259 mi
Last recorded92,259 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 XYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 92,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 92,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,934 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 77,684 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 62,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front suspension rear wishbone bush perished and split

nearside outer sill panel corroded

oil leaking from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded.Exhaust blowing slightly at front

slight runout in nearside and offside front brake discs

slight wear in nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2007 62,355 miles

front suspension rear wishbone bush perished and split

nearside outer sill panel corroded

oil leaking from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded.Exhaust blowing slightly at front

slight runout in nearside and offside front brake discs

slight wear in nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,975 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 51,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P153 XYG is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P153 XYG, 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 P153 XYG registered?

P153 XYG is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P153 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 XYG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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