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R124 CNM

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,593 mi
Last recorded51,593 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 CNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 51,593 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,684 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 10 Mar 2017 49,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,703 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of adult belts

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,703 miles

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

2 child seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of adult belts

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,620 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,314 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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R124 CNM 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 76.5%.

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 R124 CNM, 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 R124 CNM registered?

R124 CNM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R124 CNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 CNM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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