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R385 SRX

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,640 mi
Last recorded68,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 SRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,640 miles

body damage

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,947 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 49,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 44,987 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2011 42,270 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 39,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,677 miles

both front wheels buckled

lower effort o/s/r brake

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 19 May 2008 39,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 37,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,381 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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R385 SRX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R385 SRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R385 SRX registered?

R385 SRX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R385 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 SRX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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