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R137 AKP

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,916 mi
Last recorded93,916 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 AKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,916 miles

wear noted in all top suspension mountings[rubber mounts]...front plastic underbody trim broken...headlamp lenses/reflectors poor condition/rust starting in n/s/rear end of sill/body.rear exhaust baffles rattle.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear noted in all top suspension mountings[rubber mounts]...front plastic underbody trim broken...headlamp lenses/reflectors poor condition/rust starting in n/s/rear end of sill/body.rear exhaust baffles rattle.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,494 miles

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

all brake hoses perished

both fron lower suspension arms mount bushes weak

both rear axle mount bushes weak

o/s/r hand brake reading slightly low

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake hoses perished

both fron lower suspension arms mount bushes weak

both rear axle mount bushes weak

o/s/r hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

near side front wheel arch trim loose

Fail 10 Aug 2011 86,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

near side front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,499 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both frfont antiroll bar mount bushes worn

both front floor pans corroded

both front lower wishbones bushes perished

Fail 17 Aug 2010 82,499 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both frfont antiroll bar mount bushes worn

both front floor pans corroded

both front lower wishbones bushes perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,486 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer top sill corrosion not within 30cm of ant mounting point

Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

o/s/f outer top sill corrosion not within 30cm of ant mounting point

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,129 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,083 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 67,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED.

Pass 25 May 2006 51,087 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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R137 AKP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R137 AKP, 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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R137 AKP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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