MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P161 PTU is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P161 PTU, 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 P161 PTU registered?
P161 PTU is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 1997.
Is P161 PTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P161 PTU shows 6 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.
Does P161 PTU have outstanding finance?
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