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P162 AEC

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 AEC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,221 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 93,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,784 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 96,784 miles

Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 94,193 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 94,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 93,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 78,477 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 78,477 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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P162 AEC is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P162 AEC, 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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P162 AEC is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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