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R116 BAF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,694 mi
Last recorded43,694 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 BAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 43,694 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 43,694 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

1L oil

Pass 1 May 2015 38,930 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,853 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 34,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,394 miles

Welding repairs have been carried out to both sill risers and sills within prescribed areas.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 28,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,914 miles

cut/damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.

rear inner sills corroding.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

cut/damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s/f tyre pressure low.

play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.

rear inner sills corroding.

spare tyre defective.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,624 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s cv boot weeping grease around large securing clip.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,300 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/hubs/steering arms/shock absorbers corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s cv boot weeping grease around large securing clip.

rear suspension/shock absorbers corroding.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 25,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/hubs/steering arms/shock absorbers corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s cv boot weeping grease around large securing clip.

rear suspension/shock absorbers corroding.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,714 miles

CREAK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,276 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 24,276 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,899 miles

OIL LEAK ROCKER COVER AREA

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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R116 BAF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R116 BAF, 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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R116 BAF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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