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P159 LMO

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 LMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,085 miles

front tyres worn 3/4mm & tyres treads wearing unevenly.

rear wiper blade worn .

Fail 29 Jun 2013 90,085 miles

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

front tyres worn 3/4mm & tyres treads wearing unevenly.

rear wiper blade worn .

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,261 miles

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

stone chip in front windscreen.

surface rust in n/s/f inner wing area.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 80,450 miles

air leak in pipe near inlet manifold

rear strut top mounts both have slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2010 79,793 miles

front wipers worn [19] [17].

n/s/f brake hose cracked & perished.

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked & perished.

rear tyres worn 2/3mm.

stone chips in front windscreen.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 19 May 2009 79,031 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 78,978 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,269 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 75,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P159 LMO is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P159 LMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P159 LMO registered?

P159 LMO is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P159 LMO safe to buy?

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