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R396 BBK

1998 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

4,348 mi
Last recorded4,348 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 BBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 4,348 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

inner and outer sills thin

Fail 1 Oct 2016 4,348 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

inner and outer sills thin

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,082 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 96,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,494 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,494 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside car very weak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,792 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knock steering

Fail 18 Apr 2011 75,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knock steering

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,522 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,722 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,736 miles

coolant fan rubbing gearbox when operated.

nearside driveshaft gaiter damp.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

signs of accident repairs.

wheel trims damaged.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 35,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

SIGNS OF ACCIDENT REPAIRS.

coolant fan rubbing gearbox when operated.

nearside drive shaft gaiter damp.

offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,303 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 32,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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R396 BBK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R396 BBK, 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 R396 BBK registered?

R396 BBK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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