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R440 GVW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,962 mi
Last recorded46,962 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 GVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,962 miles

front subframe / suspension arms / powersteering pipes / chassis rails / brake discs - corroded

rear axle / axle mount brackets / chassis rails / inner sills - corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,862 miles

front subframe and suspension arms / vehicle underbody throughout -corroding

nearside and offside lower 'B' pillar sill corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,597 miles

Front Lower nearside and offside suspension arms corroded

Offside Rear brake hose slight twist and evidence of rubbing on body - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Rear wheel bearing - play

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

power-steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,022 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,492 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,720 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,839 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,527 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 36,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,143 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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R440 GVW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R440 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R440 GVW registered?

R440 GVW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R440 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 GVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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