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P304 KKW

1996 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 KKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,716 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses cracked

exhaust back box corroded

floor corroded near subframe lower arm mounts (both sides)

n/s/f lower arm bushes debounded (no movement)

scratches on bodywork

sump corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2008 85,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear flexi brake hoses cracked

exhaust back box corroded

floor corroded near subframe lower arm mounts (both sides)

n/s/f lower arm bushes debounded (no movement)

scratches on bodywork

sump corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,677 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses cracking

corrosion to :- o/s/f floor, o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills, o/s outer sill, o/s door

front anti roll bar bushes have play/movement

movement in o/s/f and n/s/f top strutt mount

Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,011 miles

corrosion to bodywork

front exhaust pipe corroded

oil leak from selector seal

rocker cover gasket leaking

signs of leak from thermostat housing

slight fault on horn

Pass 22 Nov 2005 45,325 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 45,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P304 KKW is a 1996 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P304 KKW, 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 P304 KKW registered?

P304 KKW is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P304 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P304 KKW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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