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R130 OOB

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,027 mi
Last recorded82,027 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 OOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,791 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 48,013 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R130 OOB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R130 OOB, 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 R130 OOB registered?

R130 OOB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R130 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 OOB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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