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R526 DKN

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,839 mi
Last recorded88,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 DKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,839 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 85,494 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 85,494 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,748 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 80,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,082 miles

chip in windscreen outside swept area

corrosion to offside door sill

front brake discs slightly worn

nails in both rear tyres

nearside front bottom suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn near limit

Pass 30 Jun 2005 59,151 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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R526 DKN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R526 DKN, 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 R526 DKN registered?

R526 DKN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R526 DKN safe to buy?

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