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R370 WKU

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,629 mi
Last recorded16,629 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 WKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

under Seal coated

wet weather

Fail 17 Aug 2017 16,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,052 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre getting close to tread wear indicator and cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2016 15,052 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre getting close to tread wear indicator and cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Centre coolant low

corrosion on front and rear suspentions

oil low

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 14,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Centre coolant low

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion on front and rear suspentions

oil low

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant level low

corrosion on front and rear suspoention and body

front brake discs worn and scored

oil low

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 14,054 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front and rear suspoention and body

front brake discs worn and scored

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,788 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres close to the marker

front brake discs worn and scored

offside front wish bone rear boush slightly worn

power sterring pipes badly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 13,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres close to the marker

front brake discs worn and scored

offside front wish bone rear boush slightly worn

power sterring pipes badly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 13,494 miles

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

front brake pipes nuts rusted at flexes

near side rear brake slight bind

off side bulk head badly rusted/ above brake pedal rod in engine bay

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush slight seperation

power steering pipes rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,494 miles

front brake pipes nuts rusted at flexes

near side rear brake slight bind

off side bulk head badly rusted/ above brake pedal rod in engine bay

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush slight seperation

power steering pipes rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,239 miles

corrosion to underbody

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight movement in rear suspension top mountings

slight play offside rack end

Fail 21 Sep 2010 13,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to underbody

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight movement in rear suspension top mountings

slight play offside rack end

Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,992 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

engine oil skightly low

near side front suspension lower arm rear most bush slight seperation

near side front wheel rim slight distortion inner edge

off side front brake discs slight pitting

off side outer sill small hole

Fail 2 Sep 2008 12,589 miles

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

front lower suspension arms both rear most bushes slight seperation

near side front tyre worn to 3 mm

near side lower ball joint rubber split

near side wiper frayed

off side outer sill slight corrosion

slight rusting to front sub frame mounting points

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,589 miles

front lower suspension arms both rear most bushes slight seperation

near side front tyre worn to 3 mm

near side lower ball joint rubber split

near side wiper frayed

off side outer sill slight corrosion

slight rusting to front sub frame mounting points

Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,700 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 11,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front wheel rim damaged

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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R370 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R370 WKU, 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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R370 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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