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R295 YCK

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 YCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 95,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f plus o/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f wiper blade end split

Fail 5 Jun 2008 95,156 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f plus o/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f wiper blade end split

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,532 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 82,480 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres weather cracked

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hoses weather cracked

o/s/f chassis rail heavy corrosion

o/s/f floor heavy corrosion

o/s/f wishbone front bush starting to seperate

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,702 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 70,702 miles

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

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

front n/s and o/s floors heavy surface corrsion

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and welding repairs have been carried out

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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R295 YCK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R295 YCK, 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 R295 YCK registered?

R295 YCK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R295 YCK safe to buy?

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