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R290 SKH

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,519 mi
Last recorded62,519 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 SKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 62,519 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside wing mirror in poor condition

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,950 miles

os front floor corroded

os ns rear axle mounting rubbers slight play

os ns rear shocker top bushes slight play when jacked

os ns sill to floors corroded

os outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2007 45,950 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

os front floor corroded

os front pads signs of overheating

os ns front discs worn

os ns rear axle mounting bushes slight play

os ns rear shocker upper mountings ,play when jacked

os ns sill to floors corroded

os outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,222 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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R290 SKH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver 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 R290 SKH, 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 R290 SKH registered?

R290 SKH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R290 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 SKH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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