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R115 OGO

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,107 mi
Last recorded39,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 OGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,851 miles

n/s and o/s front floor corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,036 miles

n/s and o/s front floors corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,929 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,764 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,416 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,932 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 31,884 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,386 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 25,984 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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R115 OGO 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 R115 OGO, 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 R115 OGO registered?

R115 OGO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R115 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 OGO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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