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R507 HUS

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,967 mi
Last recorded90,967 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 HUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 90,967 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 90,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 77,875 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 77,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 67,276 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R507 HUS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R507 HUS, 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 R507 HUS registered?

R507 HUS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R507 HUS safe to buy?

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