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R515 EOT

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,416 mi
Last recorded78,416 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 EOT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 78,416 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 78,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,905 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,905 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 69,637 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R515 EOT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R515 EOT, 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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R515 EOT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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