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R173 OGO

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,314 mi
Last recorded33,314 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 OGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 33,314 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 27,784 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

aux drive belt worn

Pass 11 May 2017 26,683 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,600 miles

both outer sills starting corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,189 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 18,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,348 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 15,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,258 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 14,258 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R173 OGO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R173 OGO, 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 R173 OGO registered?

R173 OGO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R173 OGO safe to buy?

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