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R476 CPW

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 CPW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake cable casing surface corrosion

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside front chassis starting to corrode

power steering pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,843 miles

front discs worn

handbrake travel

nearside wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 62,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn

handbrake travel

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,641 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 57,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,233 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 35,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,650 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 25,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R476 CPW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey 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 R476 CPW, 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 R476 CPW registered?

R476 CPW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R476 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 CPW 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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