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R34 CUK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,806 mi
Last recorded70,806 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 CUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 70,806 miles

me and my friends used to lough at how small my sons willy was when he was a baby (what an ugly kid he was)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,341 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 58,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 58,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion forming to nearside front floor

Corrosion forming to offside centre chassis

Corrosion forming to offside front floor

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,717 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,271 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 49,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,472 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 45,390 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,718 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,526 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,526 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 16,265 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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R34 CUK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R34 CUK, 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 R34 CUK registered?

R34 CUK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R34 CUK safe to buy?

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