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P188 HOP

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,088 mi
Last recorded62,088 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 HOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 62,088 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to bot side sills at rear

drivers seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre is worn

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2009 62,088 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to bot side sills at rear

drivers seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre is worn

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2009 62,085 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to bot side sills at rear

drivers seat belt slow to retract

gearbox selector shaft weeping oil

handbrake travel is high

nearside rear tyre is worn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,706 miles

drivers door lock is faulty

front number plate is cracked

movement in n/s rear suspension top mounting

rear are noisey

Fail 11 Jan 2008 55,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door lock is faulty

front number plate is cracked

movement in n/s rear suspension top mounting

Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,678 miles

all strut tops have play

slight rumble in o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,328 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leak

Fail 16 Jan 2006 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

n/s rear tyre tread is poor

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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P188 HOP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P188 HOP, 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 P188 HOP registered?

P188 HOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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