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K40 SLH

1996 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,905 mi
Last recorded72,905 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 SLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2005 72,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K40 SLH is a 1996 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 K40 SLH, 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

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What year was K40 SLH registered?

K40 SLH is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K40 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 SLH shows 1 test 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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