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R437 YCK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,295 mi
Last recorded3,295 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 YCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2011 3,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn out on edge

nearside rear wheel bearing rough

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,913 miles

front inner brake disc faces corroding.....

front inner brake pads appear low , outers not visable , advise brake inspection....

general light under body corrosion.....

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn.....

o/s/r brake hose perishing....

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing.....

welding repairs noted......

wipers smear....

Fail 28 Jun 2010 95,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front inner brake disc faces corroding.....

front inner brake pads appear low , outers not visable , advise brake inspection....

general light under body corrosion.....

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn.....

o/s/r brake hose perishing....

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing.....

welding repairs noted......

wipers smear....

Fail 7 Jun 2010 95,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight rumble in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advanced deterioration in both rear axle beam bushes

borderline corrosion in offside rear chassis

damage to front of vehicle (slam panel)

dampness around steering rack area

slight corrosion in front floors

Fail 3 Jun 2009 92,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

borderline corrosion in offside rear chassis

damage to front of vehicle (slam panel)

dampness around steering rack area

slight corrosion in front floors

Pass 6 Jun 2008 88,364 miles

exhaust system tied up with rope at mountings

rear axle bushes split and have slight movement

surface corrosion to outer sills, both floor pans, chassis and undervehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2008 88,364 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system tied up with rope at mountings

front brake hoses heavily cracked and perrished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre heavily worn in the centre and is on legal limit

rear axle bushes split and have slight movement

surface corrosion to outer sills, both floor pans, chassis and undervehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,648 miles

surface corosion front & reear floor welding both outer sill surface corosion whell arch both wiper blades slight worn

Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,400 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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R437 YCK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R437 YCK, 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 R437 YCK registered?

R437 YCK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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