MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.
O/S/R Wheel bearing worn.
Rear axl bushes worn.
Rear flexable brake hoses perished.
Rear tyres worn.
Temporary fuel cap fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.
O/S/R Wheel bearing worn.
Rear axl bushes worn.
Rear flexable brake hoses perished.
Rear tyres worn.
Temporary fuel cap fitted.
both front floor pan areas are starting to corrode
nearside front tyre is in poor condition
offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is starting to seperate and have very slight movement
offside head lamp has a slightly poor patern
offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
rear axle front mounting bushes both sides are seperating and have slight movment
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front to rear tyre sizes are different
front wheel alignment requires attention and possible adjustments
offside front lower susupension arm front and rear bushes are starting to deteriate and seperate slightly
rear cross beam axle front mounting bushes are starting to deteriate and seperate
various areas of vehicle under body and sill areas are starting to corrode
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P198 HOP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P198 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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P198 HOP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 February 1997.
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