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P242 JKN

1996 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,965 mi
Last recorded45,965 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 JKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 45,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,105 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 43,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,266 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 39,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,448 miles

Bonet stay inside car

Centre stoplight not working

Cuts in outer sidewalls of o/s/f & n/s/f tyres

Knocking noise in reverse gear

Fail 10 Dec 2014 31,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Bonet stay inside car

Centre stoplight not working

Cuts in outer sidewalls of o/s/f & n/s/f tyres

Knocking noise in reverse gear

Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,161 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,200 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,087 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,771 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,685 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,598 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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P242 JKN is a 1996 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P242 JKN, 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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P242 JKN is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P242 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 JKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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