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R419 DMX

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,454 mi
Last recorded51,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 DMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 51,454 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,479 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 47,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,427 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,445 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 43,439 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,624 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front flooring corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,351 miles

offside outer sill and rear 1/4 panel slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,906 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,027 miles

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

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

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Fail 5 Mar 2009 31,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

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

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,316 miles

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

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,776 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 25,776 miles

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

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

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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R419 DMX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R419 DMX, 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 R419 DMX registered?

R419 DMX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R419 DMX safe to buy?

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