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R378 BND

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 BND
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 May 2012 58,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 58,864 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 53,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,551 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,798 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 47,798 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,089 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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R378 BND is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R378 BND, 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 R378 BND registered?

R378 BND is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R378 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 BND shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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