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DLZ 4117

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

70,072 mi
Last recorded70,072 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4117
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,072 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Both rear inner sills under car corroded.

Offside rear chassis leg corroded.

Offside rear flexi brake pipe cracking.

Oil lamp on.

Play in steering knuckle.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 70,070 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded.

Both rear inner sills under car corroded.

Offside rear chassis leg corroded.

Offside rear flexi brake pipe cracking.

Oil lamp on.

Play in steering knuckle.

Pass 9 May 2007 70,066 miles

alternator belt screeching

screen damaged

vt32 issued 213483427190

Fail 3 May 2007 70,066 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

battery very weak

fuel filter corroded

very low bodykit fitted around car,hard to inspect sills

Pass 2 May 2006 69,954 miles

front bumper cracked and repaired

slight roughness in steering on travel

smaal crack in screen not in zone a

Fail 27 Apr 2006 69,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

underbody inner and outer cills corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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DLZ 4117 is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 DLZ 4117, 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 DLZ 4117 registered?

DLZ 4117 is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DLZ 4117 safe to buy?

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