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R166 GNS

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 GNS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2013 59,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,431 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 52,431 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,748 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 45,748 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,718 miles

Corrosion on power steering pipes

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alloy spacer between offside rear axle & brake back plate corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2010 38,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion on power steering pipes

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alloy spacer between offside rear axle & brake back plate corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,905 miles

Corrosion forming on power steering pipe at offside front

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,905 miles

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

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

Corrosion forming on power steering pipe at offside front

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,982 miles

Corrosion forming on nearside sill

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering drive belt cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2007 25,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion forming on nearside sill

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering drive belt cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,453 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 20,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

BOTH FRONT WISH BONES REAR BUSHES SPLIT

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION HOLED

N/S FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED

Pass 20 Dec 2005 16,437 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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R166 GNS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R166 GNS, 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 R166 GNS registered?

R166 GNS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R166 GNS safe to buy?

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