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R31 FVX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

13,564 mi
Last recorded13,564 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 FVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2010 13,564 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake flexy hoses perished.

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 7,804 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f n/s/f floor

Fail 2 Nov 2009 7,658 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f n/s/f floor

Pass 9 Dec 2008 2,496 miles

Brake Advisories: RBT Park Brake Efficiency: 18% Parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency.

Front bumper partly insecure.

Hand brake travel high.

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle.

O/S/R brake noisey.

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 2,256 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Front bumper partly insecure.

Hand brake travel high.

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle.

O/S/R brake noisey.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate slightly damaged.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 95,407 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,602 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 77,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R31 FVX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R31 FVX, 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 R31 FVX registered?

R31 FVX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R31 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 FVX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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