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R458 ADP

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,504 mi
Last recorded76,504 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 ADP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,504 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.Rear exhaust fouls heatshield and front clamp corroded and incomplete.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.Rear exhaust fouls heatshield and front clamp corroded and incomplete.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,081 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,270 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,270 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 57,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,049 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,514 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,819 miles

nearside rear tyre slighly cracked on outer wall

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,880 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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R458 ADP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R458 ADP, 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 R458 ADP registered?

R458 ADP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R458 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 ADP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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