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R131 NAE

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,153 mi
Last recorded73,153 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 NAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres perished/cracked

both wipers poor condition

general underside corrosion

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges 165.65.13t

offside headlamp lens cover deteriorated (beam image poor)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2013 64,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,311 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,649 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Oct 2011 53,649 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,649 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 40,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,089 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 38,089 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 35,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,855 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 32,855 miles

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

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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R131 NAE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R131 NAE, 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 R131 NAE registered?

R131 NAE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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