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R273 AKO

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,229 mi
Last recorded81,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 AKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,229 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking badly

oil filter leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2005 56,754 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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R273 AKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R273 AKO, 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 R273 AKO registered?

R273 AKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R273 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 AKO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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