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R522 TBV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 TBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 76,429 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 89,315 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 73,766 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 67,607 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 67,491 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 60,810 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 60,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 53,079 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf bottom arm bush split

rear performance low

Pass 17 May 2007 44,991 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 44,988 miles

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

front brake balance close to limit

Pass 17 May 2006 38,205 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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R522 TBV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R522 TBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R522 TBV registered?

R522 TBV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R522 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 TBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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