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R436 DGV

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 DGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system rusting

front of outer sills corroding/

general corrosion

inner sill lips and rear sill lips corroding

os door skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust deteriorating and rusty

front floor and sill areas corroding

general corrosion

inner sill lips and rear sill lips corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust deteriorating and rusty

front floor and sill areas corroding

general corrosion

inner sill lips and rear sill lips corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust deteriorating

inner ssill lips and rear of inner sills starting to corrode geeral corrosion starting

Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,293 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust deteriorating

inner ssill lips and rear of inner sills starting to corrode geeral corrosion starting

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,487 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

os outer sill holed/ corroded in middle and at front/ out of 30cm distance from component

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,487 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

os outer sill has small hole in middle and small hole at front, both more than 30cm from components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,831 miles

slight corrosion starting os and ns outer sills

Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,831 miles

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

slight corrosion starting os and ns outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2010 55,315 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

general slight corrosion

nsr tyre low on outer edge and slight cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,091 miles

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

osf tyre outer edge getting low

slight corrosion outer sills

Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,123 miles

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

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

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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R436 DGV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R436 DGV, 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 R436 DGV registered?

R436 DGV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R436 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 DGV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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