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R28 CBP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 CBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,156 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 89,203 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

very bad oil leak from engine going on to front pipe of exhaust

Fail 16 Apr 2011 89,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe 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)

exhaust heat shield insecure

very bad oil leak from engine going on to front pipe of exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,158 miles

centre exhaust repaired

o/s outer sill corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,459 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,456 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both Front Chassis Rails Rusting

Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Both Outer Sills Rusted

Both Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,048 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm And Perishing (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Mounting Bushes Perishing

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Outer Sill Rusting

Rear Service Brake Efficiencies Low

Fail 27 Mar 2008 74,048 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm And Perishing (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Mounting Bushes Perishing

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Outer Sill Rusting

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Service Brake Efficiencies Low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,077 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 68,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R28 CBP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R28 CBP, 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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R28 CBP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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