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R32 VWN

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,970 mi
Last recorded36,970 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 VWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both outter sills corrorded front end

general condtion of underside of vehicle corrosion

rear chassis both sides corrosion near rear sub frame mountains

off side hand brake cable outter cover corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,970 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both outter sills corrorded front end

general condtion of underside of vehicle corrosion

rear chassis both sides corrosion near rear sub frame mountains

off side hand brake cable outter cover corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,941 miles

slight veriation at rear brakes

Fail 26 Nov 2009 34,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

slight veriation at rear brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,789 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 32,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

front tyre are low pressure

power steering steel pioe has slight dampness of leak

wheel trims all round has excesive damage

Fail 31 Oct 2007 30,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,038 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,529 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 27,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R32 VWN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R32 VWN, 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 R32 VWN registered?

R32 VWN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R32 VWN safe to buy?

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