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R112 WOF

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,169 mi
Last recorded50,169 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 WOF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,169 miles

ALL BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES,

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERBODY, CHASSIS, FLOOR, OUTTER SILLS RUSTING THROUGHOUT, BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING,

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,689 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER FACE

UNDERBODY, FLOOR, CHASSIS, AND OUTTER SILLS RUSTING THROUGHOUT, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,027 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT

Fail 21 Feb 2013 45,937 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,712 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

UNDERBODY, SUSPENSION, AND OUTTER SILLS RUSTING, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN,

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,401 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, UNDERBODY AND OUTTER SILLS RUSTING, SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN,

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,555 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN, OS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE, UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING

Fail 25 Feb 2010 37,555 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN, OS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE, UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,083 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,609 miles

UNDERBODY RUSTING.EXHAUST RUSTING.OS FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,465 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S FRONT CHASSIS RUSTING

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,725 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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 WOF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R112 WOF, 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 R112 WOF registered?

R112 WOF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R112 WOF safe to buy?

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