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R139 PVK

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 PVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,620 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 75,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 68,324 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,858 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 49,826 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear 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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R139 PVK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R139 PVK, 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 R139 PVK registered?

R139 PVK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 April 1998.

Is R139 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 PVK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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