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R417 EKO

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,744 mi
Last recorded68,744 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 EKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise nearside front brake reading fluctuates indicating warped disc.

advise nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.

advise nearside inner sills corroded to rear of vehicle.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 68,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise nearside front brake reading fluctuates indicating warped disc.

advise nearside inner sills corroded to rear of vehicle.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,298 miles

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

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

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

advise condensation in offside headlamp.

advise nearside front tyre outer wall is cut.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,298 miles

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

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

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

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

advise condensation in offside headlamp.

advise nearside front tyre outer wall is cut.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,065 miles

advise some corosion at nearside outer sill and at offside and nearside front floorpans and at offside rear chassis all within prescribed areas

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,554 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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R417 EKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R417 EKO, 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 R417 EKO registered?

R417 EKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R417 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 EKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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