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R426 EPV

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,047 mi
Last recorded69,047 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 EPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,047 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs starting to corrode

n/s outer seal starting to corrode in places

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,472 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front wishbone bushes both sides starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre perishing

Power steering pipes corroding

Underbody & outer sill corroding

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,471 miles

both front tyres perishing/wearing on edges (may need replacing soon 165/65 13)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front discs general corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,392 miles

front discs corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f wiper slightly split

tested in wet

Pass 15 May 2009 62,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,358 miles

stearing slightly nochy

front n plate cracked

rear back box exhaust corroding

Pass 25 May 2007 55,103 miles

back box starting to corrod

front pads getting low

slight mist oil on rack

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 45,146 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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R426 EPV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R426 EPV, 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 R426 EPV registered?

R426 EPV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R426 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 EPV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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