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R461 AOW

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,722 mi
Last recorded29,722 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 AOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,722 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 29,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

number one and number three spark plugs not fitted correctly (loose)

rear wiper blade incomplete.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2013 28,688 miles

Auxilery belt entangled around pulley due to it being torn and heavily perished.

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriating and have slight play in.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2013 28,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Auxilery belt entangled around pulley due to it being torn and heavily perished.

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriating and have slight play in.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,094 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 12 Apr 2012 28,073 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,433 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,656 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

engine generally oily

rear service and foot brake readings slightly low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,963 miles

engine generally oily

near side rear service brake slightly lower than off side rear

Fail 9 Apr 2009 25,963 miles

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

engine generally oily

near side rear service brake slightly lower than off side rear

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,501 miles

both front tyres waring on inner edges and getting low.

engine oily.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres waring on inner edges and getting low.

engine oily.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,785 miles

front windscreen wipers split but still clearing screen

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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R461 AOW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R461 AOW, 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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R461 AOW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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