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R140 KNJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 KNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,216 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Surface rust to nearside and offside front floor and sub frame

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear floor and sub frame

Surface rust to nearside front inner and outer sill area

Fail 11 Apr 2016 82,188 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Surface rust to nearside and offside front floor and sub frame

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear floor and sub frame

Surface rust to nearside front inner and outer sill area

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,056 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 81,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,194 miles

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

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

o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 76,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,705 miles

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

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

o/s/f+n/s/r flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,704 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/f+n/s/r flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 54,048 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,323 miles

O/S outer sill corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,849 miles

N/S/R Rubber brake hose slightly twisted , could be better positioned

Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S/R Rubber brake hose slightly twisted , could be better positioned

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,520 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Dampness around steering rack area requires further investigation

Exhaust blowing from rear joint (made emissions pass difficult)

Interior mirror insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,654 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 44,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge & mishapen.

Weapage around steering rack pinion area

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,207 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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R140 KNJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R140 KNJ, 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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R140 KNJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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