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R129 XOH

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 87,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 76,349 miles

bad oil leak from engine compartment.

Fail 8 May 2010 76,349 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad oil leak from engine compartment.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has splits and cracks

Fail 14 Mar 2008 60,498 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has splits and cracks

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,190 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 56,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,632 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 51,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XOH 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 60%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

R129 XOH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R129 XOH safe to buy?

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