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R507 VVP

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,942 mi
Last recorded79,942 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 VVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2009 79,942 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Floor corroded.

Front screen damaged slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside outer sill corroded.

Oil level low (topped up).

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,942 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Floor corroded.

Front screen damaged slightly.

Offside outer sill corroded.

Oil level low (topped up).

Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,396 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,396 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 65,423 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,466 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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R507 VVP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R507 VVP registered?

R507 VVP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R507 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 VVP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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