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R178 KSG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,518 mi
Last recorded48,518 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 KSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 48,518 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/r flexy hose (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sills at seat/belt mounts (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r n/s/r outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable power steering pipes (2.2.C.1d)

car under side corroded

front/rear suspension parts corroded

handbrake cables heavly corroded

rear handbrake cables corroded

rear reg plate damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,084 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f wishebone rear bush perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,260 miles

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 38,646 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 38,642 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,195 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,365 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 30,362 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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R178 KSG 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 71.4%.

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 R178 KSG, 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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R178 KSG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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