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P402 LWA

1996 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,798 mi
Last recorded10,798 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 LWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,798 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 10,798 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 89,288 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 89,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 81,905 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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P402 LWA is a 1996 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P402 LWA, 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 P402 LWA registered?

P402 LWA is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P402 LWA safe to buy?

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