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R413 WHH

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,762 mi
Last recorded62,762 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 WHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 62,762 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight travel in brake pedel

Fail 28 Apr 2012 62,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight travel in brake pedel

Pass 11 May 2011 55,891 miles

Rear service brakes poor performance

Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

O/S sill holed.

Rear service brakes poor performance

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,069 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 47,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,650 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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R413 WHH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R413 WHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R413 WHH registered?

R413 WHH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R413 WHH safe to buy?

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