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P160 TEU

1996 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,405 mi
Last recorded87,405 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 TEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wiper rubbers deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,385 miles

Front number plate damaged

Long travel on handbrake lever

Offside front wheel trim missing

offside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing/broken

Fail 6 Oct 2008 85,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Long travel on handbrake lever

Offside front wheel trim missing

offside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing/broken

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake close to end of travel

Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake close to end of travel

Fail 18 Oct 2006 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,271 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 73,331 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 73,331 miles

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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P160 TEU is a 1996 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P160 TEU, 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 P160 TEU registered?

P160 TEU is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P160 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 TEU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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