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R512 HDV

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,274 mi
Last recorded34,274 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 HDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2016 34,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside & offside upper sills corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment & offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis leg (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak from expansion tank

odometer reading lower than last test

offside lower coolant hose insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2015 10,404 miles

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

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

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

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

offside drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2015 10,113 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,253 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 87,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,611 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 77,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,300 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 62,227 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,479 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 56,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

alternator belt cracking

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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R512 HDV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R512 HDV, 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 R512 HDV registered?

R512 HDV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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