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R431 GVW

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,297 mi
Last recorded87,297 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 GVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 87,297 miles

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

body / sills has under seal

sills front to rear / body has slight corrossion

Fail 13 May 2017 87,249 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

sills front to rear / body has slight corrossion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion a post (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion bottom of door post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 79,965 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 77,043 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f lower outer sill

Pass 16 May 2013 75,212 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 75,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 74,389 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 73,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,833 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,608 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 59,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,270 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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R431 GVW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVW, 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 R431 GVW registered?

R431 GVW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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