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P154 ATN

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 ATN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,062 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine noisy

n/s rear tyre badly perished

poor beam pattern n/s head light

vehicle underside badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,759 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 69,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,090 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 67,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,170 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 64,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 58,057 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 58,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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P154 ATN is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P154 ATN, 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 P154 ATN registered?

P154 ATN is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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