MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,954 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
very slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
very slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake is near the end of its free travel
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P158 DEG is a 1996 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P158 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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What year was P158 DEG registered?
P158 DEG is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1996.
Is P158 DEG safe to buy?
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