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P218 HDT

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,444 mi
Last recorded93,444 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 HDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 93,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 93,444 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 90,380 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 87,634 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 85,560 miles

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

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

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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P218 HDT is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P218 HDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P218 HDT registered?

P218 HDT is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P218 HDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 HDT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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