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R330 PHY

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 PHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,697 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 95,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,482 miles

BOTH FRONT PADS ON LIMIT

BOTH FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

BRAKE PROBLEM IS IN OFFSIDE SIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXY HAS SOME PLAY

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BUSH HAS SOME WEAR

Fail 7 Dec 2009 85,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT PADS ON LIMIT

BOTH FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

BRAKE PROBLEM IS IN OFFSIDE SIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXY HAS SOME PLAY

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BUSH HAS SOME WEAR

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,780 miles

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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,403 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 69,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 5,626 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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R330 PHY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R330 PHY, 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 R330 PHY registered?

R330 PHY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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