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1996 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · P184 HDA

P184 HDA

1996 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/11/1996. Recorded mileage 39,772 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/12/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
39,772 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/12/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1299cc

P184 HDA Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
  • 39,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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P184 HDA Mileage History

  1. 06/12/200553,207 mi
  2. 04/12/200660,143 mi+6,936 mi
  3. 21/11/200766,659 mi+6,516 mi
  4. 20/11/200872,069 mi+5,410 mi
  5. 02/12/200982,768 mi+10,699 mi
  6. 19/11/201088,211 mi+5,443 mi
  7. 15/11/201192,365 mi+4,154 mi
  8. 21/11/201296,500 mi+4,135 mi
  9. 27/11/20131,546 mi-94,954 mi
  10. 04/12/20149,894 mi+8,348 mi
  11. 05/12/201516,565 mi+6,671 mi
  12. 24/11/201621,572 mi+5,007 mi
  13. 25/11/201621,572 mi
  14. 16/11/201725,520 mi+3,948 mi
  15. 23/11/201726,126 mi+606 mi
  16. 23/11/201834,015 mi+7,889 mi
  17. 23/11/201834,015 mi
  18. 20/11/201938,548 mi+4,533 mi
  19. 09/12/201939,111 mi+563 mi
  20. 01/12/202039,363 mi+252 mi
  21. 01/12/202039,363 mi
  22. 19/11/202139,612 mi+249 mi
  23. 19/11/202139,612 mi
  24. 23/11/202239,772 mi+160 mi
  25. 23/11/202239,772 mi

Average of roughly -792 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P184 HDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 02:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Ka (P184 HDA) between December 2005 and November 2022.

The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 23 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.

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