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R129 LUT

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 LUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 94,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

accident damage to vehicle.

corrosion & weakness to under-body(chassis rails,floors,sills etc).

deterioration of both front brake discs.

oil dampness around power steering rack.

position of front gearbox mounting.

suspect front wheel alignment (tracking) requires attention.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,695 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2011 92,690 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs corroded

gear box mount worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,976 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust fowling on part of vehicle

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,642 miles

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

nsf signs of accident damage

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 19 Feb 2009 81,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

nsf signs of accident damage

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,922 miles

offside rear brake not as sharp as nearside

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 LUT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R129 LUT, 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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R129 LUT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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