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R501 AWE

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,115 mi
Last recorded3,115 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 AWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 3,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2011 3,109 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2010 2,363 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 2,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 99,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 92,526 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 88,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 88,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 83,467 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 83,467 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2005 77,223 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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R501 AWE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R501 AWE, 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 R501 AWE registered?

R501 AWE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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