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R240 OTA

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 OTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,049 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage rear tail gate

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty x2

hand brake lever play

Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,681 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage rear tail gate

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty x2

hand brake lever play

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,997 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust and clamps rusty

front brake discs rusty x2

Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust and clamps rusty

front brake discs rusty x2

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,325 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

there is slight damage to rear panel and floor

Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,321 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 18,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 17,086 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,385 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 15,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,988 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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R240 OTA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R240 OTA, 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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R240 OTA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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