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P149 HML

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,185 mi
Last recorded47,185 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 HML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,185 miles

accident damage noted around vehicle

both front and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

brake inspection has been carried out prior to retest - urgent brake repairs required

clutch very heavily worn

front brake pads worn

offside rear flexi brake hose heavily perished

slight play noted in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

accident damage noted around vehicle

both front and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

clutch very heavily worn

front brake pads worn

offside rear flexi brake hose heavily perished

slight play noted in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,288 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

engine coolant bottle empty

nearside front lower suspension arm bush seperating from its collar

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2007 40,288 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

engine coolant bottle empty

nearside front lower suspension arm bush seperating from its collar

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,974 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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P149 HML is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P149 HML, 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 P149 HML registered?

P149 HML is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P149 HML safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 HML shows 6 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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