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P104 DEG

1996 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,279 mi
Last recorded49,279 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 DEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front floor pans and rear chassis rails corroding.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 49,174 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front floor pans and rear chassis rails corroding.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,868 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 44,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P104 DEG is a 1996 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P104 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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What year was P104 DEG registered?

P104 DEG is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P104 DEG safe to buy?

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