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R469 SAS

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,763 mi
Last recorded25,763 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 SAS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,763 miles

front brake pads may be worn

nearside outer sill close to corrosion limit

offside handbrake slightly low

offside wiper slightly worn

steering slightly stiff

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,816 miles

advise both front subframe mounts corroded

advise front shocks feel hard

Fail 7 Mar 2008 20,806 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front subframe mountings corroded

front shock absorbers feel hard

offside inner chassis rail corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2007 12,410 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake performance low

Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside hand brake low

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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R469 SAS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R469 SAS, 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 R469 SAS registered?

R469 SAS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R469 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 SAS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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