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P421 GMK

1996 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

46,530 mi
Last recorded46,530 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Ka64,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 GMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 9 Sep 2016 46,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,124 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear wheel cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 45,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear wheel cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,571 miles

3 wheel covers damaged 1 missing.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front indicator condensation iner part of lamp.

offside rear bumper vadrift at top area.

offside sill footwell area along surface rust within 30cm of seat belt lower mounting point.

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 45,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3 wheel covers damaged 1 missing.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front indicator condensation iner part of lamp.

offside rear bumper vadrift at top area.

offside sill footwell area along surface rust within 30cm of seat belt lower mounting point.

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,856 miles

Offside rear wheel cover missing

Offside wiper blade split on the edges

Fail 15 Aug 2012 44,856 miles

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

Offside rear wheel cover missing

Offside wiper blade split on the edges

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,224 miles

Offside rear wheel cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 44,224 miles

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

Offside rear wheel cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,896 miles

Offside rear wheel cap missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 42,896 miles

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

Offside rear wheel cap missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all fitted hubcaps damaged offside rear missing.

near side front road wheel damaged arond outer rim.

offside lens unit cracked around indicator lens not showing white light to rear.

radiator fan did not operate while duration of mot test.

rear number plate fading letters and digits.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,167 miles

all fitted hubcaps damaged offside rear missing.

near side front road wheel damaged arond outer rim.

offside lens unit cracked around indicator lens not showing white light to rear.

radiator fan did not operate while duration of mot test.

rear number plate fading letters and digits.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,331 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front suspension arm creaks

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,578 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,822 miles

Cracks in power steering dive belt

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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P421 GMK is a 1996 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P421 GMK, 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 P421 GMK registered?

P421 GMK is a 1996 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P421 GMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P421 GMK shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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