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P346 PEX

1996 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,932 mi
Last recorded53,932 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 PEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 53,932 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,934 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 42,043 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,122 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,285 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,369 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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P346 PEX is a 1996 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P346 PEX, 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 P346 PEX registered?

P346 PEX is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P346 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 PEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P346 PEX have outstanding finance?

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