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P353 KVW

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 KVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2009 99,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bonnet prop missing

both front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front wishbone bush split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wishbone bush seperating from its casing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,548 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 92,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,921 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,921 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,345 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 76,262 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED.

O/S/FRONT, AND N/S/FRONT FLOORPANS WEAK WITH CORROSION.

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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P353 KVW is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P353 KVW, 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 P353 KVW registered?

P353 KVW is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P353 KVW safe to buy?

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