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R52 NVT

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,009 mi
Last recorded54,009 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 NVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 54,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,500 miles

slight tightness in steering

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,366 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 48,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,164 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,483 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 46,483 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,115 miles

nearside steering arm inner joint heavily worn - recommend replacement

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,789 miles

creaking noise from front suspension

movement offside rear top suspension mounting

slight imbalance in rear brakes

wear in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,515 miles

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly

O/S/F outer tyre wall starting to perish

O/S/R inner tyre wall starting to crack

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight play in N/S of steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,057 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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R52 NVT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R52 NVT, 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 R52 NVT registered?

R52 NVT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R52 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 NVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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