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R138 VOG

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

108,709 mi
Last recorded108,709 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 VOG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2012 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

both front brake flex hoses slightly cracking

handbrake has little reserve travel

near side front tyre on 2mm tread depth

near side rear light lense cracked

off side front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

oil weep around power steering rack area

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear number plate cracked

slight free play in steering

slight interaction on the off side rear lights

slight play in the near side rear top shocker mount

Fail 2 Nov 2012 108,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear number plate cracked

slight free play in steering

battery insecure

both front brake flex hoses slightly cracking

handbrake has little reserve travel

near side front tyre on 2mm tread depth

near side front wiper blade broken

near side rear light lense cracked

off side front outer cill corroded

off side front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

oil weep around power steering rack area

rear bumper slightly damaged

slight interaction on the off side rear lights

slight play in the near side rear top shocker mount

small cut in the near side front seat belt

Pass 1 Nov 2011 5,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 1,130 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

sills and floor areas rusting

Fail 21 Sep 2010 813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

near side front tyre outer and inner wall cracked and close to legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,241 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 96,237 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,243 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 91,243 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 83,521 miles

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

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

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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R138 VOG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 R138 VOG, 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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R138 VOG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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