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CCZ 8859

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,026 mi
Last recorded66,026 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCZ 8859
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,026 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroding

osr.chassis corroded border line pass

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,123 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack

spare tyre has deep cracking in the outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,043 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack

spare tyre has deep cracking in the outer sidewall

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,561 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak around thermostat

corrosion patches all over floor pan

Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,561 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak around thermostat

corrosion patches all over floor pan

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,494 miles

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2009 51,386 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,596 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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CCZ 8859 is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CCZ 8859, 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.

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CCZ 8859 is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is CCZ 8859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCZ 8859 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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