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R452 CPW

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,470 mi
Last recorded36,470 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 CPW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,315 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,450 miles

CORRSION ON BOTH INNER SILLS / AND FRONT FLOOR PANS / HEAVY UNDER BODY CORRSION / FUIL FILTER CORRODING

CORRSION ON O/S/R AXLE MOUNT POINT /

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

HAND BRAKE READING LOW / O/S/F TYRE JUST STARTING TO CUT OUT ON INNER EDGE / N/S/F WISH BONE MOUNT CORRODING / SLIGHT SEPERATION ON FRONT WISH BONE BUSHES

Fail 27 Aug 2009 29,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

CORRSION ON BOTH INNER SILLS / AND FRONT FLOOR PANS / HEAVY UNDER BODY CORRSION / FUIL FILTER CORRODING

CORRSION ON O/S/R AXLE MOUNT POINT /

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

HAND BRAKE READING LOW / O/S/F TYRE JUST STARTING TO CUT OUT ON INNER EDGE / N/S/F WISH BONE MOUNT CORRODING / SLIGHT SEPERATION ON FRONT WISH BONE BUSHES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,823 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 11,993 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 11,990 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,822 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 10,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R452 CPW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green 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 R452 CPW, 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 R452 CPW registered?

R452 CPW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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