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P156 PLN

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,978 mi
Last recorded38,978 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 PLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,978 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 38,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,499 miles

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish.play in both front strut top mountings.both front lower arm bushes worn.o/s/r w/bearing noisey.all prescribed areas corrosion at underbody and wet at time of test.engine oil leaks.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 37,499 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish.play in both front strut top mountings.both front lower arm bushes worn.o/s/r w/bearing noisey.all prescribed areas corrosion at underbody and wet at time of test.engine oil leaks.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,467 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 31,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,746 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 13,746 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OS outer sill,OS centre floor area weak with corrosion.

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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P156 PLN is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P156 PLN, 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 P156 PLN registered?

P156 PLN is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P156 PLN safe to buy?

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