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P166 ORO

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,431 mi
Last recorded55,431 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 ORO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,431 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 55,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,008 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 45,927 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,073 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 40,073 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,252 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 37,252 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 33,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 33,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P166 ORO is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P166 ORO, 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 P166 ORO registered?

P166 ORO is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P166 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 ORO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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