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P23 HOF

1996 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 HOF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 98,166 miles

fuel cap fitted is a temp cap but does lock and seal

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges and is 2mm

some corrosion to both outer sills

some play in both front suspension top rubbers

some roughness in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2006 98,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel cap fitted is a temp fuel cap but does lock and seal

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges and is 2mm

some corrosion to both outer sills

some play in both front suspension top bush rubbers

some roughness in steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2006 98,111 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 90,360 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 90,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P23 HOF is a 1996 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P23 HOF, 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 P23 HOF registered?

P23 HOF is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P23 HOF safe to buy?

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