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P165 VNY

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,004 mi
Last recorded66,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 VNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,004 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,099 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 54,014 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,014 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 49,642 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,642 miles

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 VNY 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 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 P165 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

P165 VNY is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P165 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 VNY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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