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R475 WKU

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 WKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 84,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,855 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKED

CORROSION BOTH OUTER SILLS

CORROSION OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST PIN HOLED AND CORRODED

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

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

REAR WIPER WORN

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,084 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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R475 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R475 WKU, 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 R475 WKU registered?

R475 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R475 WKU safe to buy?

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