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P105 HEW

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,850 mi
Last recorded46,850 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 HEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,850 miles

Front brake discs are pitted

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,205 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,052 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 35,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,961 miles

BOTH NEAR SIDE FRONT + REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES

O/S/F WISH BONE BUSH SEPERATING

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,754 miles

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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P105 HEW is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P105 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.

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What year was P105 HEW registered?

P105 HEW is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P105 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P105 HEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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