CarVerify

Free Car Check

R446 YWF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 YWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 91,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,047 miles

front floors slight corrosion

rear inner sills slight corrosion

slight corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills

slight corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

Fail 9 Nov 2010 88,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front floors slight corrosion

rear inner sills slight corrosion

slight corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills

slight corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,613 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

slight corrosion on inner sills

Fail 17 Nov 2009 85,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,821 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 82,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 80,247 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 77,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 75,762 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R446 YWF 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 60%.

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 R446 YWF, 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

How do I check the history of R446 YWF?

You can check the full history of R446 YWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R446 YWF registered?

R446 YWF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R446 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 YWF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R446 YWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R446 YWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.