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R137 AOC

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 AOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,407 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,044 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

center exhaust pipe at rear corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 61,990 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center exhaust pipe at rear corroded

front brake discs worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,640 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished , splitting.

Front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Underbody corrosion to inner sills , floors , outer sills and door steps.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,640 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished , splitting.

Front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Underbody corrosion to inner sills , floors , outer sills and door steps.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,646 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 39,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,076 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 AOC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R137 AOC, 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 AOC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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