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P540 TAB

1996 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 TAB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,961 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,110 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 70,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,338 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,956 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,199 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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P540 TAB is a 1996 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P540 TAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P540 TAB?

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What year was P540 TAB registered?

P540 TAB is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P540 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 TAB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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