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R468 YOG

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,439 mi
Last recorded26,439 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 YOG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,439 miles

o/s/f chassis and rear subframe mounts corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2009 26,433 miles

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

n/s/f floor corrosion on limit

o/s/f chassis and rear subframe mounts corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,055 miles

n/s/f floor and both rear sills-floors corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front floors corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R468 YOG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R468 YOG, 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 R468 YOG registered?

R468 YOG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R468 YOG safe to buy?

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