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R162 DWC

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,134 mi
Last recorded54,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 DWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyres worn on both edges

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,645 miles

Offside Rear inner wing corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 47,637 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner wing corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

engine running badly

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre walls cracking

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,646 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,387 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Front brake discs are worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside sill very corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front shockabsorber top mounts are worn.

both rear shockabsorber top mounts are worn.

front brakes are worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,070 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,913 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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R162 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R162 DWC, 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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R162 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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