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R503 WKU

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 WKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2010 91,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 86,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 86,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,571 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 82,558 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

WINDSCREEN DAM AGED IN ZONE A AND SWEPT AREA BUT NOT LARGER THAN 10mm & 40mm RESPECTIVLEY

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,912 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 78,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 74,974 miles

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

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

o/s door window wont open

small chip in n/s swept area of windscreen

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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R503 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R503 WKU, 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 R503 WKU registered?

R503 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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