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R144 CNM

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,379 mi
Last recorded94,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 CNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,379 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Various areas of corrosion to various under body panels but none excessive

Various under body and chassis sections have been repaired but meet required standard

Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,795 miles

Both front floor pans are rusty.

Both outer sills are rusty.

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack.

N/S/F lower arm rear bush and front bush starting to separate out of the arm.

O/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 90,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front floor pans are rusty.

Both outer sills are rusty.

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack.

N/S/F lower arm rear bush and front bush starting to separate out of the arm.

O/S/F brake hose starting to crack.

O/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,132 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

NSF suspension wishbone vertical mounting bush bonding deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 85,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

NSF suspension wishbone vertical mounting bush bonding deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,264 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing. NSR brake hose slightly twisted.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 79,620 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing. NSR brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,318 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,887 miles

advise brake inspection.

general under body light corrosion.

n/s & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bondings failing, advise replacements.

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.

n/s/f seat belt twisted.

o/s windscreen wiper splitting , advise replacement.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 64,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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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R144 CNM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R144 CNM, 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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R144 CNM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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