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R524 NVO

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,661 mi
Last recorded68,661 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 NVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,661 miles

both centre chassis rails slightly corroded

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front floors slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both handbrake cables slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

offside centre floor slightly corroded by seat mounting

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

rear boot slightly corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2009 68,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both centre chassis rails slightly corroded

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front floors slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both handbrake cables slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

offside centre floor slightly corroded by seat mounting

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

rear boot slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,733 miles

O/S FLOOR TO SILL BADLY CORRODED.

O/S OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODED.

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE.

N/S FLOOR TO SILL BADLY CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODED.

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR AXLE, N/S AND O/S MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED, BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

INTERIOR MIRROR LOOSE.

N/S FLOOR TO SILL BADLY CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODED.

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S FLOOR TO SILL BADLY CORRODED.

O/S OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODED.

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR AXLE, N/S AND O/S MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED, BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,748 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake flexis perished

Fail 20 Nov 2007 53,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake flexis perished

Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,454 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,454 miles

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

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

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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R524 NVO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R524 NVO, 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 R524 NVO registered?

R524 NVO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R524 NVO safe to buy?

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