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P406 GBG

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,385 mi
Last recorded46,385 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 GBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,385 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 46,369 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,900 miles

corrosion forming offside outer sills

Fail 10 Aug 2016 44,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion forming offside outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,957 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,533 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,464 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 40,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,448 miles

corrosion in o/s outer sill

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 37,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,904 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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P406 GBG is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P406 GBG, 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 P406 GBG registered?

P406 GBG is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P406 GBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 GBG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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