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R168 DVX

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,082 mi
Last recorded67,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 DVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,639 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 47,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 38,689 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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R168 DVX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R168 DVX, 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

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What year was R168 DVX registered?

R168 DVX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R168 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 DVX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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