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R303 UCW

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,019 mi
Last recorded76,019 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 UCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 76,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres 185/60 14 : Rear tyres 165/60 14

front pads appear low

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,607 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded, (recommend renewal next time pads are changed)

o/s sill corroded and holed front and centre

o/s/r brake efficiency slightly low

o/s/r chassis section corroded(not to excess)

slight wear on front suspension stabiliser bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,393 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES KEEP A CHECK

SLIGHT LIFT IN TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING KEEP A CHECK

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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R303 UCW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R303 UCW, 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 R303 UCW registered?

R303 UCW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R303 UCW safe to buy?

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