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P240 SNW

1996 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,254 mi
Last recorded93,254 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 SNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 93,254 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 93,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 85,823 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 85,492 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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P240 SNW is a 1996 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P240 SNW, 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 P240 SNW?

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What year was P240 SNW registered?

P240 SNW is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P240 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 SNW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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