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P361 SGT

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,807 mi
Last recorded35,807 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 SGT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,807 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 19,151 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 11,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 5,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 97,101 miles

water leak

Fail 21 Feb 2006 97,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

water leak

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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P361 SGT is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P361 SGT, 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 P361 SGT registered?

P361 SGT is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P361 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P361 SGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P361 SGT have outstanding finance?

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