MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine oil req 1 pt semi synthetic oil to reach max on dipstick
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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P170 XBV is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P170 XBV, 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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P170 XBV is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 1997.
Is P170 XBV safe to buy?
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