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R361 LAA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,883 mi
Last recorded95,883 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 LAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail marked in white (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165.65.13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 87,446 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 87,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 87,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling spring (3.6.B.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 72,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,203 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 72,203 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,366 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering rack damp.

Small cuts in nsf tyre side wall.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 27 Nov 2010 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering rack damp.

Small cuts in nsf tyre side wall.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,963 miles

both front floor pans slightly corroded & door sills

Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front floor pans slightly corroded & door sills

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,447 miles

Please be advised that both front brake hoses are in poor perished condition, suggest attention soon.

Please be advised that near side and off sidefront tyre walls are perished

Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Please be advised that both front brake hoses are in poor perished condition, suggest attention soon.

Please be advised that near side and off sidefront tyre walls are perished

Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,809 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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R361 LAA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R361 LAA, 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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R361 LAA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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