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R123 CKO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,379 mi
Last recorded62,379 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 CKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,064 miles

both rear tyres perishing,osr slight wall damage

fluid on power steering pump and hose,recommend attention

ns lower sill and sill drop plate corroded in prescribed areas

osf lower sill corroded in prescribed area/osr sill corroded/poor repair recommend attention

platic trims on lower sills,unable to check fully

play in nsr and osr top suspension mounts,recommend attention

play in steering column

signs of corrosion osr sill drop plate and both rear chassis rails

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,057 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing,osr slight wall damage

brake fluid level getting low

fluid on power steering pump and hose,recommend attention

ns lower sill and sill drop plate corroded in prescribed areas

osf lower sill corroded in prescribed area/osr sill corroded/poor repair recommend attention

platic trims on lower sills,unable to check fully

play in nsr and osr top suspension mounts,recommend attention

play in steering column

signs of corrosion osr sill drop plate and both rear chassis rails

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,544 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

play in rear top suspension mounts

power steering pump damp

rear brake balance poor,nsr brake snatching slightly,recommend attention

rear tyres perishing,osr slight side wall damage

signs of corrosion both rear lower sills and sill drop plates in prescribed areas

Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

play in rear top suspension mounts

rear brake balance poor,nsr brake snatching slightly,recommend attention

rear tyres perishing,osr slight side wall damage

signs of corrosion both rear lower sills and sill drop plates in prescribed areas

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,686 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Mount Bushes Seem Slightly Worn

N/S/R Tyre Perishing Slightly

O/S/F Lower Suspension Inner Bushes Preishing

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Sill Drop Plates--With Repair On O/S Outer Sill

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,556 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,971 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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R123 CKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R123 CKO, 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 R123 CKO registered?

R123 CKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R123 CKO safe to buy?

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