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R270 CNG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,151 mi
Last recorded98,151 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 CNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,151 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

WELDING REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

slight stiffness in steering

Fail 23 Nov 2012 98,034 miles

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,070 miles

Surface corrosion both outer sills,o/s rear bench, both front chassis near bed mountings & under side of vehicle.

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

welding repairs coverd in undershield

Fail 13 Dec 2011 91,070 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Surface corrosion both outer sills,o/s rear bench, both front chassis near bed mountings & under side of vehicle.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,821 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 84,820 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,658 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 69,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,580 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 60,580 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,167 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 50,163 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,835 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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R270 CNG 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R270 CNG, 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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R270 CNG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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