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R349 PBV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,587 mi
Last recorded94,587 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 PBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

center mirror missing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

center mirror missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 91,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wipers noisy

Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,715 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,500 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 84,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 80,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

hand and footbrake reading lower at o/s/r than n/s/r

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,788 miles

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

hand and footbrake reading lower at o/s/r than n/s/r

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc outer lip corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake disc outer lip corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2006 67,520 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 67,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R349 PBV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R349 PBV, 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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R349 PBV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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