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R482 EWU

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,666 mi
Last recorded53,666 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 EWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,666 miles

Front hand brake cable corroded, rear suspension mounting areas corroded, rear brake hose ferrules corroded, fuel tank corroded, n/s/f brake pipe painted.

Front suspension mounting area and chassis corroded, rear scrape marks on rear chassis, rear floor pan area corroded, chip on windscreen in zone A.

Radiator leaking, o/s/f & n/s/f chassis down legs corroded, o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded, o/s/f & n/s/f suspension tops corroded.

o/s/f & n/s/f struts corroded, n/s/f suspension arm inner front bush corroded, rear bulk head brake mounting area corroded, front number plate.

o/s/r tyre soft, driver's sun visor, o/s/f beam pattern, rear number plate cracked, second catch on bonnet stiff and difficult to close, o/s & n/s outer sills.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 53,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front hand brake cable corroded, rear suspension mounting areas corroded, rear brake hose ferrules corroded, fuel tank corroded, n/s/f brake pipe painted.

Front suspension mounting area and chassis corroded, rear scrape marks on rear chassis, rear floor pan area corroded, chip on windscreen in zone A.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radiator leaking, o/s/f & n/s/f chassis down legs corroded, o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded, o/s/f & n/s/f suspension tops corroded.

o/s/f & n/s/f struts corroded, n/s/f suspension arm inner front bush corroded, rear bulk head brake mounting area corroded, front number plate.

o/s/r tyre soft, driver's sun visor, o/s/f beam pattern, rear number plate cracked, second catch on bonnet stiff and difficult to close, o/s & n/s outer sills.

Pass 4 May 2006 41,579 miles

front brake discs pitted inner suspension arm bushes,fuel tank corroded,fuel filter tied with tie staps,o/s and n/s inner sills and outer sills corroded.handbrake cables corroded

rear no plate,interior mirror missing,stonechip on windscreen,drivers side visor,o/s/r tyre small cut,o/s/f inner door panel,o/s/r brake pipe corroded,engine oil leak

Fail 4 May 2006 41,579 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

front brake discs pitted inner suspension arm bushes,fuel tank corroded,fuel filter tied with tie staps,o/s and n/s inner sills and outer sills corroded.handbrake cables corroded

rear no plate,interior mirror missing,stonechip on windscreen,drivers side visor,o/s/r tyre small cut,o/s/f inner door panel,o/s/r brake pipe corroded,engine oil leak

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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R482 EWU 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 50%.

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 R482 EWU, 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 R482 EWU registered?

R482 EWU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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