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R166 XOM

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,232 mi
Last recorded69,232 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 XOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,232 miles

Coolant leak

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Fail 23 Aug 2012 69,232 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

floor corroding

front tyres worn more on inner edge going bald

outer sill lips corroding

steering rack gaiters twisted on lock

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,339 miles

headlights misty

rear number plate cracked

slight play in o/s/f rollbar bush

Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake fluid on min

headlights misty

rear number plate cracked

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f rollbar bush

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,230 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,645 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,060 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 XOM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R166 XOM, 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 XOM registered?

R166 XOM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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