MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,659 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/r tyre perished
slight leak from power steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills starting to rust
both rear wheel bearings sound slightly dry
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion on both sills
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Off side front tyre worn inner edge
Slight free play at stearing wheel
Slight play in near side front suspension drop link and dust cover in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion on both sills
Off side front tyre worn inner edge
Slight free play at stearing wheel
Slight play in near side front suspension drop link and dust cover in poor condition
Corrosion on sills
Slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion on sills
Slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight imbalance on rear brakes
Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside front wiper blade torn on ends
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
dampness around power steering in-line switch.(slight).
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P158 BEL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P158 BEL, 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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P158 BEL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 1997.
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