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R508 GCV

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,188 mi
Last recorded87,188 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 GCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,188 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s beamset pattern becoming poor.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/r upper wing/arches corroding.

o/s/f subrake mount corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.

rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 87,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s beamset pattern becoming poor.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/r upper wing/arches corroding.

o/s/f subrake mount corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.

rear subframe bushes deteriorating.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner+outer sills corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly+crack/perish.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/f subframe mounts corroding.

o/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edges.

play in n/s steering rack arm/joint.

play in steering colum/system.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly+crack/perish.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/f subframe mounts corroding.

o/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edges.

play in n/s steering rack arm/joint.

play in steering colum/system.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,652 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 64,642 miles

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

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

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

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

ADV n/s front lower suspension arm corroded (asdvise it has a closer examination)

ADV n/s front tyre wearing low

ADV n/s rear brake readings low

NOTE child seat fitted n/s rear (belt not tested)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 54,965 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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R508 GCV 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 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 R508 GCV, 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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R508 GCV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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