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R256 CVF

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,827 mi
Last recorded58,827 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 CVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,149 miles

Both front suspension lower arm, rear bushes are starting to delaminate.

Corrosion noted on the O/S chassis section and floorpan.

The N/S/R flexi brake pipe is perrsihed.

The engine is leaking oil.

The rear suspension top strut mounts are worn.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension lower arm, rear bushes are starting to delaminate.

Corrosion noted on the O/S chassis section and floorpan.

Oil and water leaks noted from the engine.

The N/S/R flexi brake pipe is perrsihed.

The brake fluid is below max.

The rear suspension top strut mounts are worn.

The water level is below max.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

f/o/s tyres low on tread and perished

underside rusty in places esp front plour pans and f/o/s chassic

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,032 miles

both lower arm bushes badly perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

f/o/s inner wing corroded

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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R256 CVF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R256 CVF, 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 R256 CVF registered?

R256 CVF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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