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R420 DUA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,417 mi
Last recorded94,417 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 DUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2012 94,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,219 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 84,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,299 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,447 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 43,403 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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R420 DUA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R420 DUA, 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 R420 DUA registered?

R420 DUA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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