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R52 ULE

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 ULE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,569 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,021 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 88,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 85,879 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 85,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 83,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floor has corrotion both said front corner

seal has corrosion o/s/r

Fail 12 Jun 2015 80,749 miles

Offside Front 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floor has corrotion both said front corner

seal has corrosion o/s/r

Pass 16 May 2014 77,723 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 77,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 74,354 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2012 74,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2010 69,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side front c v boot has pin hole

Fail 25 Apr 2010 69,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side front c v boot has pin hole

Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,554 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 62,098 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON EDGES+FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 2 May 2006 56,152 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 2 May 2006 56,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake travel high

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 ULE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R52 ULE, 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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R52 ULE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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