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P156 RSF

1997 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 RSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,240 miles

Centre rear view mirror not fitted.

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 73,072 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre rear view mirror not fitted.

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 47,086 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 46,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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P156 RSF is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P156 RSF, 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 P156 RSF registered?

P156 RSF is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P156 RSF safe to buy?

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