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R377 SLK

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,521 mi
Last recorded91,521 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 SLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2017 91,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rust hole (marked) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle/trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R chassis tail rusted through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure gaitor small end (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Extensive rust holes (8) (marked white chalk) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 30 cm of O/S/F lower suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill & floor rust holes (3) marked white chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle/trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor section rusted through (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust holed & blowing slight passed emissions (just) middle section at joint to R/silencer

Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,927 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 84,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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 29 Dec 2014 72,695 miles

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)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,855 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 64,841 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,983 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 54,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,767 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 44,761 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2010 40,420 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush seperating

n/s/r foot brake weaker than o/s

o/s/f tyre tread getting low in places

rear tyres perishing

slight blow rear exhaust

small hole n/s rack gaiter

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,006 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,753 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 36,751 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

crack in o/s rear light lens.

n/s front tyre cut outer sidewall.

n/s outer sill damaged.

n/s rear tyre perishing outer sidewall.

o/s rear brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 32,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,837 miles

front brake discs are corroded

ribbed belt is cracking

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 SLK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R377 SLK, 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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R377 SLK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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