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P538 ORE

1996 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,696 mi
Last recorded69,696 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 ORE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,696 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

both rear axle bushes wearing

both rear chassis legs corroded

rear number plate cracked

underside corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

both rear axle bushes wearing

both rear chassis legs corroded

rear number plate cracked

underside corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,610 miles

both front lower arm bushes wearing

underside corroded front/rear

Fail 14 Oct 2008 53,609 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes wearing at rear of arm

Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,430 miles

bonnett stay missing

Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

bonnett stay missing

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,623 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 41,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,008 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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P538 ORE is a 1996 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P538 ORE, 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 P538 ORE registered?

P538 ORE is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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