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R158 RWO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,241 mi
Last recorded76,241 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 RWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 76,241 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 76,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 67,303 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 67,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 59,597 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 59,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 77,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 52,739 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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R158 RWO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R158 RWO, 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 R158 RWO registered?

R158 RWO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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