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P144 HMT

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,990 mi
Last recorded50,990 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 HMT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,990 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,989 miles

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

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

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,043 miles

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

surface rust on nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 48,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

surface rust on nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,291 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,871 miles

slight noise from rear wheel bearings on road test

Fail 17 Nov 2005 26,871 miles

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

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

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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P144 HMT is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P144 HMT, 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 P144 HMT registered?

P144 HMT is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P144 HMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 HMT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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