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P158 HSR

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 HSR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 93,503 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 93,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,851 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 91,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2005 90,254 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P158 HSR is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue 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 P158 HSR, 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 P158 HSR registered?

P158 HSR is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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