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P360 KVW

1996 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,394 mi
Last recorded92,394 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 KVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 92,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2011 92,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 88,754 miles

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

all brake hoses slightly perished

nearside front tyre wron to near legal limit and perished

rest of vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

some damage to body panels

some insecurity of rear bumper

some oil loss

Fail 22 May 2010 88,733 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all brake hoses slightly perished

nearside front tyre wron to near legal limit and perished

rest of vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

some damage to body panels

some insecurity of rear bumper

some oil loss

Pass 2 May 2009 83,460 miles

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,268 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 79,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,754 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 76,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,760 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P360 KVW is a 1996 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P360 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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P360 KVW is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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