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R479 SWG

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,722 mi
Last recorded51,722 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 SWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,722 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 51,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake fluid level low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,665 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,731 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 47,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 43,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight lump @ outerwall

Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,183 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight lump @ outerwall

Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,933 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,933 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R479 SWG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R479 SWG, 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 R479 SWG registered?

R479 SWG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R479 SWG safe to buy?

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