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P348 PKJ

1996 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 PKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,242 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2005 51,569 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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P348 PKJ is a 1996 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 P348 PKJ, 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 P348 PKJ registered?

P348 PKJ is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 1996.

Is P348 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P348 PKJ shows 7 tests 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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