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P229 HML

1996 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,337 mi
Last recorded47,337 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 HML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2015 47,337 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,484 miles

both rear flexi hoses perished,both rear tyres perished ,corroded underneath

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,484 miles

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

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

both rear flexi hoses perished,both rear tyres perished ,corroded underneath

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,290 miles

all tyres perishing

both front brakes slightly binding

ns and os outer sills corroding

nsf and osf sub-frame mounting points corroding

osr wheel rim damaged

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,189 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rusty underneath

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,123 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 46,097 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front floor pads corroding

ns and os sills corroding

nsr tyre perishing

os brake discs corroding

osr wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,844 miles

both rear tyres perishing

os sill starting to corrod

osf tyre worn on edges

osr wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,955 miles

nsr tyre perishing

osr wheel rim damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2008 43,906 miles

both rear tyres perishing

osf tyre damaged on side wall

osr wheel rim damaged

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,931 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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P229 HML is a 1996 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P229 HML, 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 P229 HML registered?

P229 HML is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P229 HML safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 HML shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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