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R377 AKU

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,077 mi
Last recorded7,077 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 AKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 2,838 miles

front inner wings slightly corroded at subframe mounting points

rear chassis heavily covered with underbody seal

Pass 17 Sep 2009 99,539 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 99,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 95,512 miles

(5) Both outer sills and rear chassis corroded close to limit.

(6) Both front bottom suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly.

(6) Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

(6) Offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 95,512 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

(5) Both outer sills and rear chassis corroded close to limit.

(5) Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit.

(6) Both front bottom suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly.

(6) Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

(6) Offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,626 miles

(5) Alternator belt cracked close to limit.

(5) Engine sump corroded badly and leaking oil slightly.

(6) Both rear and nearside front wheel bearings worn slightly.

(6) Centre and rear exhaust corroded slightly.

(6) Rear chassis corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,357 miles

(6) Alternator drive belt cracked slightly.

(6) Centre to rear exhaust pipe joint corroded slightly.

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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R377 AKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R377 AKU, 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 R377 AKU registered?

R377 AKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R377 AKU safe to buy?

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