MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,867 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.
NSF ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK ROD BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT.
NSR LAMP LENS CRACKED.
RUBBER PIPE UNDER INLET MANIFOLD LEAKING DRAWING IN AIR.
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both sills corroded
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear light cover cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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 MSG 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 42.9%.
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 P178 MSG, 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 MSG registered?
P178 MSG is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P178 MSG safe to buy?
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