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R112 HYG

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 HYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,782 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,699 miles

165/70/13 tyres fitted to front 155/70/13 tyres fitted to rear

accident damage to front chassis

accident damage to offside and nearside

exhaust shield loose

no interior mirror

petrol tank vent pipe crushed

Fail 12 Sep 2007 8,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

165/70/13 tyres fitted to front of car 155/70/13 tyres fitted to rear of car

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

accident damage to front chassis

accident damage to offside &nearside

exhaust shield insucure

no interior mirror

petrol tank vent pipe crushed

Pass 13 Sep 2006 99,372 miles

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2006 99,372 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

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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R112 HYG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R112 HYG, 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 R112 HYG registered?

R112 HYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R112 HYG safe to buy?

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