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R425 VLB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,612 mi
Last recorded64,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 VLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,612 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 64,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,883 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,879 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,990 miles

wear in n/s front lower arm bush

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,239 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,848 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 322,369 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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R425 VLB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

R425 VLB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R425 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 VLB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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