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R484 DVF

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,002 mi
Last recorded84,002 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 DVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,002 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 84,002 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2008 74,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,419 miles

o/s/f tyre near legal limits † †n/s/f tyre AT legal limits

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,232 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 63,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R484 DVF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R484 DVF, 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 R484 DVF registered?

R484 DVF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R484 DVF safe to buy?

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