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R155 EVX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,912 mi
Last recorded58,912 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 EVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,912 miles

corrosion floor seams

Fail 1 Aug 2006 58,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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R155 EVX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R155 EVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R155 EVX?

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What year was R155 EVX registered?

R155 EVX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R155 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 EVX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R155 EVX have outstanding finance?

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