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R113 NTV

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,954 mi
Last recorded91,954 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 NTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,954 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,618 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,444 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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R113 NTV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R113 NTV, 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 R113 NTV registered?

R113 NTV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R113 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 NTV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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