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P225 NFM

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,030 mi
Last recorded49,030 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 NFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,030 miles

n/s/f suspencion arm front bush split

n/s/f tyre wornon edges

o/s/f brake hose cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

cut in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn edges 155/70 13

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2010 45,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

cut in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn edges 155/70 13

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,613 miles

nearside rear wheel rim is slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel rim is slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,512 miles

n/s/r wheel distorted

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush splitting

steering slightly stiff

Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,013 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rocker cover gasket leaking

v.slight play in the o/s/f shock absorber top mount

Pass 8 Aug 2005 27,817 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 27,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

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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P225 NFM is a 1996 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P225 NFM, 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 P225 NFM registered?

P225 NFM is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P225 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 NFM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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