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R412 EOO

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,025 mi
Last recorded82,025 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 EOO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,025 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,303 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 80,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,884 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 77,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,639 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 76,639 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,817 miles

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

front brake discs corrosive

parking brake lever quite high

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,368 miles

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

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

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

damage to underside of vehicle including engine sump

offside front outer sill corrosive

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,286 miles

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

damage to floor

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to floor

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2007 59,773 miles

front pads low and discs worn and corroded

nsr tyre worn lumpy

Pass 8 Apr 2006 52,593 miles

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

all road springs corroded

front discs worn and corroded

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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R412 EOO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R412 EOO, 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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R412 EOO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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