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P415 BPH

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 BPH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,549 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake hoses perishing

outer+inner sills corroding+floor+chassis members

slight foot brake travel

Fail 15 Aug 2008 74,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake hoses perishing

outer+inner sills corroding+floor+chassis members

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,916 miles

Both front lower arms, rear bushes debonding

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to nearside front floorpan

Fail 13 Aug 2007 71,916 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Both front lower arms, rear bushes debonding

Front wiper blades split

Oil leak

Reverse light not working

Slight corrosion to nearside front floorpan

Spare tyre punctured and has signs of been run whilst flat

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,225 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2006 66,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2005 57,349 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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P415 BPH is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P415 BPH, 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 P415 BPH registered?

P415 BPH is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P415 BPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 BPH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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