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R150 PKS

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,430 mi
Last recorded93,430 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 PKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,430 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,891 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,112 miles

extensive weld & plate repairs have been carried out on this vwehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,284 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 76,284 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 76,258 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,491 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 71,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2007 71,276 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 59,006 miles

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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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R150 PKS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R150 PKS, 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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R150 PKS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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