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P124 KRV

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 KRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perishing

fresh underseal on both sills

Pass 1 May 2009 82,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 82,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,321 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

front discs worn

Fail 7 Nov 2007 82,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes worn

front discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,091 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 80,091 miles

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

corrosion in os ns rear inner sills

middle to rear section of exhaust corroded

osf lower arm rear bush coming adrift

surface corrosion in floor pan

Pass 7 Nov 2005 77,096 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 77,096 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf lower suspension arm rear bush pulling away

play in osr top suspension mounting

surface corrosion in floor pan

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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P124 KRV is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue 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 P124 KRV, 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 P124 KRV registered?

P124 KRV is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P124 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 KRV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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