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R129 LCA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,743 mi
Last recorded24,743 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 LCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,543 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,272 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 6,872 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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R129 LCA 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 100%.

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 R129 LCA, 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 R129 LCA registered?

R129 LCA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R129 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 LCA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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