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R425 AUY

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,736 mi
Last recorded99,736 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 AUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,736 miles

under body old welding repairs

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,402 miles

advise off side sill old welding repairs and old repairs

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,744 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,712 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 79,301 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 79,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,181 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 73,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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R425 AUY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R425 AUY, 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 R425 AUY registered?

R425 AUY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R425 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 AUY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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