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R42 YKJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 83,443 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail o,s,r tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 83,442 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail o,s,r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,289 miles

N,S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O,S SILL TO FLOOR PANEL WELDED SEAMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,169 miles

N,S,F MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 64,169 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N,S,F MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF O/S OUTER SILL PANAL (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,616 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 48,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,667 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 35,667 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch pedal antislip provision missing.

Radiator hose insecure.

Rear engine mounting incomplete.

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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R42 YKJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R42 YKJ, 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 R42 YKJ registered?

R42 YKJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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