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P104 HEW

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,319 mi
Last recorded42,319 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 HEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,319 miles

nearside front sill rusty but not holed

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,465 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 39,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,266 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,886 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 21,886 miles

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

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 HEW is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P104 HEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P104 HEW registered?

P104 HEW is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P104 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 HEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P104 HEW have outstanding finance?

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