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P165 LLN

1996 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,616 mi
Last recorded80,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 LLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

slight play in both sides rear axle bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2012 80,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,695 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 73,695 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail in nsr tyre

nsf and osf flexe brake pipes perishing

osr chassis rail corroding

osr light unit damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 68,484 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,750 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,724 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 59,724 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P165 LLN is a 1996 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P165 LLN, 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 P165 LLN registered?

P165 LLN is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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