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R42 YOM

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 YOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,618 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre flat

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 82,323 miles

nearside front tyre damaged sidewall †some corosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 70,939 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 70,939 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 YOM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R42 YOM, 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 YOM registered?

R42 YOM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R42 YOM safe to buy?

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