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P425 SGN

1996 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 SGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arm bush`s worn

front coil springs corroded

front no. plate damaged

heavy corrosion spots on offside sill and vehicle underside

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,199 miles

o/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2011 67,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 67,263 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,117 miles

Both floor to sill lips corroding

Both front brake hoses perishing

Exhaust front & Centre sections corroding

Front brake discs scored and corroding

Ns Front & Os Rear Wheel rims distorted

Ns Front Tyre only just legal, recommend attention

Ns Front Wiper splitting

Oil leaks

Os Front lower arm bushes perishing

Os Front tyre perishing with sidewall damage

Os Sill corroding

Power steering feed pipes corroding

Rear Tyres perishing

Rear sill drop plates corroding

Sign of corrosion Ns Rear chassis leg

Fail 11 Dec 2009 65,113 miles

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

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

Both floor to sill lips corroding

Both front brake hoses perishing

Exhaust front & Centre sections corroding

Front brake discs scored and corroding

Ns Front & Os Rear Wheel rims distorted

Ns Front Tyre only just legal, recommend attention

Ns Front Wiper splitting

Oil leaks

Os Front lower arm bushes perishing

Os Front tyre perishing with sidewall damage

Os Sill corroding

Power steering feed pipes corroding

Rear Tyres perishing

Rear sill drop plates corroding

Sign of corrosion Ns Rear chassis leg

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,055 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing

Both Rear Sill Drop Plates Corroding

Corrosion O/S/F Floor Pan By Subframe Mount

N/S/R Tyre Perishing Slightly

O/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bushes Perishing Slightly

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge Slightly

Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding

Rear Exhaust Silencer Leaking Slightly

Slight Corrosion O/S Outer Sill

Slight Play Both Front Top Suspension Mounts

Spare Tyre In Dangerous Condition--Cords Exposed

Fail 11 Dec 2008 63,055 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing

Both Rear Sill Drop Plates Corroding

Corrosion O/S/F Floor Pan By Subframe Mount

N/S/R Tyre Perishing Slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bushes Perishing Slightly

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge Slightly

Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding

Rear Exhaust Silencer Leaking Slightly

Slight Corrosion O/S Outer Sill

Slight Play Both Front Top Suspension Mounts

Spare Tyre In Dangerous Condition--Cords Exposed

Pass 10 Dec 2007 59,595 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

spare tyre unserviceable (badly worn/tread split)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

spare tyre unserviceable (badly worn/tread split)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,708 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 52,708 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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P425 SGN is a 1996 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P425 SGN, 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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P425 SGN is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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