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R504 VVP

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,108 mi
Last recorded3,108 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 VVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 96,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 88,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,205 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 83,205 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,455 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 76,455 miles

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

front and rear brake flexi hoses cracking up

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake discs corroded and distorted on inner areas

front wipers worn

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge and low

n/s/f tyre nail in unrepairable area

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

rear tyres low and cracking up

Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,471 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

odd size spare tyre

off side and near side front floors starting to corrode

rear number plate staring to deteriorate

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,438 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 68,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R504 VVP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R504 VVP, 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 R504 VVP registered?

R504 VVP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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