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P107 DEG

1996 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,107 mi
Last recorded19,107 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 DEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 19,107 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 17,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,757 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,295 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 13,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,336 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 12,180 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 12,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,467 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 11,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,883 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 10,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,922 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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P107 DEG is a 1996 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P107 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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P107 DEG is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P107 DEG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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