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P154 YPG

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,026 mi
Last recorded70,026 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 YPG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,026 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 70,025 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,404 miles

heavy corrosion offside front wing (lower mounting corroded away

offside front tyre wearing low

offside sill corroding by seatbelt mounting area

tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Dec 2009 66,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heavy corrosion offside front wing (lower mounting corroded away

offside front tyre wearing low

offside sill corroding by seatbelt mounting area

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,307 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,105 miles

inbalance in front brakes

lower reading nearside handbrake

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,524 miles

General light surface corrosion on vehicle underside.

Spare tyre 1.6mm outer edge 2mm inner edge.

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm inner edge 2mm across rest.

Fail 3 Jan 2007 53,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

General light surface corrosion on vehicle underside.

Spare tyre 1.6mm on outer edge 2mm inner edge.

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge 2mm across rest

Pass 3 Jan 2006 49,952 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

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 YPG is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P154 YPG, 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 YPG registered?

P154 YPG is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P154 YPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P154 YPG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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