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CLZ 4205

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,247 mi
Last recorded51,247 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 4205
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,247 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 51,247 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,305 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,601 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 46,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,362 miles

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre slighly worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2010 42,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre slighly worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,709 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,184 miles

VERY SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING

Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,184 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,702 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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CLZ 4205 is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CLZ 4205, 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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What year was CLZ 4205 registered?

CLZ 4205 is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CLZ 4205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 4205 shows 15 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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