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R195 KNK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,899 mi
Last recorded88,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 KNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no.plate broken

Fail 2 Jun 2011 88,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front no.plate broken

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,849 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

REAR SWINGING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 84,444 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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R195 KNK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R195 KNK, 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 R195 KNK registered?

R195 KNK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R195 KNK safe to buy?

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