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R393 WKU

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,486 mi
Last recorded53,486 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 WKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,486 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,604 miles

rear suspension bushes in poor condition,front floor pans and outer sills corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2013 42,294 miles

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

rear suspension bushes in poor condition,front floor pans and outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,425 miles

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

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

n/s sill rusty

rear exhaust system corroded slight blowing

Fail 20 Jan 2012 41,412 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s sill rusty

rear exhaust system corroded slight blowing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,478 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 40,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,595 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,511 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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R393 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R393 WKU, 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 R393 WKU registered?

R393 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R393 WKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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