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R116 XVP

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,282 mi
Last recorded97,282 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 XVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,457 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,457 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,559 miles

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,559 miles

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

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

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

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,845 miles

both front wings corroded

damp around top end of filler neck

signs of both front wheels possibly rubbbing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front wings corroded

damp around top end of filler neck

signs of both front wheels possibly rubbbing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,803 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,051 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,049 miles

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

Offside Outer 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,701 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 89,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,474 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,145 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 87,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,818 miles

chip in screen

lift in both rear top struts

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

rear wiper

Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,818 miles

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in screen

lift in both rear top struts

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

rear wiper

Pass 17 Nov 2006 84,024 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 84,024 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 82,143 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 82,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 XVP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R116 XVP, 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 XVP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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