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R420 EKO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,280 mi
Last recorded79,280 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,793 miles

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

offside & nearside headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

offside mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,932 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 75,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,666 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 69,536 miles

nearside handbrake effort is slightly low.

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 EKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R420 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R420 EKO registered?

R420 EKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R420 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 EKO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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