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R431 FNE

1998 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,564 mi
Last recorded55,564 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 FNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,564 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,981 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,971 miles

Both front wishbone front bushs cracking slightly

Both front wishbone rear bushs tearing to borderline

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Rear axle bushs worn to borderline

Rear brake hoses cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,031 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Rear axle buses worn

Fail 26 Oct 2009 45,031 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Rear axle buses worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,083 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushs tearing

Front floor corroded

Front subframe mounting points corroded

Offside front brake hose cracking

Rear axle mounting bushs worn

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear strut top mountings worn

Steering rack knocking

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,589 miles

Front suspension wishbone rear bushes wearing

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Rattle noise from offside front brake caliper

Rear suspension axle mounts worn

Steering knocking from rack

Suspension springs corroded

Wear in rear strut top mounts

Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,156 miles

Front suspension rear bushes worn

Play offside rear shock absorber top mount

Rear suspension springs corroded

Steering knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2005 30,787 miles

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

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

Rear axle front mountings worn

slight play in offside rear strut top

Fail 31 Oct 2005 30,786 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in Offside rear strut top mount

Rear axle front mounting bush's worn

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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R431 FNE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R431 FNE, 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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R431 FNE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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