MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
both rear flexi hoses perished,both rear tyres perished ,corroded underneath
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
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
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
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
both rear tyres perishing
os sill starting to corrod
osf tyre worn on edges
osr wheel rim damaged
nsr tyre perishing
osr wheel rim damaged
both rear tyres perishing
osf tyre damaged on side wall
osr wheel rim damaged
slight blow from rear exhaust
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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