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P295 UBE

1996 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 UBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,213 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,238 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 91,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 88,019 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 88,019 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,416 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 83,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,789 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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P295 UBE 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 60%.

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 P295 UBE, 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 P295 UBE registered?

P295 UBE is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P295 UBE safe to buy?

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