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P103 DEG

1996 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,534 mi
Last recorded57,534 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 DEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 57,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner sills have slight corrision not excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,479 miles

Advise rear inner sill panels showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,817 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 53,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2015 52,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

oil sump corroded

rear box baffles broken

Fail 13 Nov 2014 51,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear suspension top mounting worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear suspension top mounting worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,220 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,176 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,190 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 45,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,784 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 41,743 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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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P103 DEG is a 1996 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 64,784 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 P103 DEG, 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 30 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P103 DEG is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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