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ExpiredMileage
25,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
(1.1.4d)The offside rear position lamp is slightly interfering with the operation of the indicator lamp
(2.4A.2)The nearside front floor panel adjacent lower suspesnion arm mounting points has corrosion formign which may soon require attention
(2.4A.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm mounting point,i.e. lower inner wing at mounting has corrosion present through the first skin which may soon require attention
(2.4A.2)The nearside rear suspesnion mounting (Top) in boot turret has corrosion forming which may soon require attention
(2.4A.2)The offside rear chassis adjacent the axle mounting point has corrosion present which has not yet reached the point of test failure,but may soon require attention
(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension lower arm bush bonding is slightly deteriorated
(2.4G.3)The offside front suspension lower arm bush bonding is slightly deteriorated
(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn/scored
(4.1C.1b)The nearside front tyre inner shoulder is worn close to the legal limit
(4.1C.1b)The nearside front tyre walls are deteriorating
(4.1C.1b)The nearside rear tyre walls are deteriorating
(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit
(4.2.1a)The offside rear wheel rim is slightly damaged at the bead area
(4.2.1c)The nearside front wheel has a trim fitted
(4.2.1c)The nearside rear wheel has a trim fitted
(4.2.1c)The offside front wheel has a trim fitted
(4.2.1c)The offside rear wheel has a trim fitted
(5.1B.6)The nearside rear outer wing adjacent the fuel cap area has corrosion forming which may soon require attention
(6.1.1)The nearside outer sill has excessive corrosion present
(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly damaged
(7.1.2a)The front exhaust system has a slight leak present
(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the mirror which are either a distraction or able to obscure the drivers view of the road should not be fitted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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P163 SFW is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P163 SFW, 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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P163 SFW is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 1996.
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