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R401 KFW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,663 mi
Last recorded2,663 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 KFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 2,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on front and rear floors

corrosion on fuel filter

corrosion on rear chasis and sills

exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

front power steering pipes corroded

front tyres 4mm approx

nearside rear subframe bush delaminating

slight play in front anti-roll bar

spare tyre flat

surface cracking on front flexible brake hoses

Pass 14 Dec 2007 2,448 miles

corrosion on floor body chasis and sills.

exhaust rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Fail 7 Dec 2007 2,422 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on floor body chasis and sills.

exhaust rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Pass 11 Dec 2006 1,258 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 1,232 miles

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

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

corrosion on nearside outer sill

exhaust rear silencer corrode through outer skin

Pass 16 Dec 2005 443 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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R401 KFW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R401 KFW, 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 R401 KFW registered?

R401 KFW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R401 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 KFW shows 6 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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