MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,333 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
handbrake travel becoming excessive
surface rust front subframe mounting areas
surface rust o/s sill
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
handbrake travel becoming excessive
surface rust front subframe mounting areas
surface rust o/s sill
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
P.A.S. fluid level low
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside door check strap insecure bolts loose
surface corrosion around front subframe
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
P.A.S. fluid level low
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside door check strap insecure bolts loose
surface corrosion around front subframe
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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P178 HRR is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black 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 P178 HRR, 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 P178 HRR registered?
P178 HRR is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is P178 HRR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P178 HRR 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.
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