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R125 YOP

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,044 mi
Last recorded81,044 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 YOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 81,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,710 miles

N/S/F FLOOR VERY RUSTY

O/S/F FLOOR VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT NOISE STARTING FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY STARTING IN N/S/F OUTER BALL JOINT

Fail 25 Oct 2007 77,710 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

N/S/F FLOOR VERY RUSTY

O/S/F FLOOR VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT NOISE STARTING FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY STARTING IN N/S/F OUTER BALL JOINT

Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 68,906 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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R125 YOP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R125 YOP, 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 R125 YOP registered?

R125 YOP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R125 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 YOP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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