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R313 WKU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 WKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

cracking of tyre side walls

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,724 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,792 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 22,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,364 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 21,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 20,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,182 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 20,179 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,684 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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R313 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R313 WKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R313 WKU registered?

R313 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R313 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 WKU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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