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R389 KGN

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

36,341 mi
Last recorded36,341 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 KGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 36,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant below minimum

nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

one litre of oil added to bring above minimum

slight drag on offside rear wheel

slight oil leak

windscreen has damage within zone a, however not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Oct 2013 25,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant below minimum

nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

one litre of oil added to bring above minimum

slight drag on offside rear wheel

slight oil leak

windscreen has damage within zone a, however not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Oct 2012 17,151 miles

Both rear subframe front bushes play

N/s/f lower arm rear bush spilt poor condition

N/s/f tyre badley worn on both edges Marginal pass

N/s/r tyre worn on out side edge Marginal pass

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/s N/s front floor and both outter sills rusty

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chip in o/s of windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2012 17,151 miles

Both rear subframe front bushes play

N/s/f lower arm rear bush spilt poor condition

N/s/f tyre badley worn on both edges Marginal pass

N/s/r tyre worn on out side edge Marginal pass

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/s N/s front floor and both outter sills rusty

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,230 miles

Brake hoses deteriorated

Front brake pads wearing thin, brake discs in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Movement in rear strut tops

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

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

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 9,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hoses deteriorated

Front brake pads wearing thin, brake discs in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Low reserve on parking brake lever

Movement in rear strut tops

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

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

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 98,250 miles

Coil springs corroded

Low reserve on parking brake lever

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

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

Slight lift in rear struts

Fail 9 Oct 2010 97,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil springs corroded

Low reserve on parking brake lever

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

Slight lift in rear struts

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,739 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front floor pans corroded but sound at present.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,144 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 78,133 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,897 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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R389 KGN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R389 KGN, 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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R389 KGN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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