MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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?
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