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P534 ERC

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 ERC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 97,447 miles

advise offside door mirror damaged on reversing out after test

advise petrol cap fitting corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2008 93,701 miles

advise brake pedal 50% travel

Fail 7 Jul 2008 93,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,802 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 89,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 74,858 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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P534 ERC is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P534 ERC, 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 P534 ERC registered?

P534 ERC is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P534 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P534 ERC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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