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A19 KYD

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 KYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,965 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,453 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear no plate has small crack

slight dampness at power steering rack

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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A19 KYD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 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 A19 KYD, 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 28 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 A19 KYD registered?

A19 KYD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is A19 KYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 KYD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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