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R52 YCK

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 YCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,646 miles

both front brake hoses outer casing perishing

o/s upper sill panel,in door shut under draught rubber corroding within 30cm of lower seatbelt mount

Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,637 miles

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

both front brake hoses outer casing perishing

o/s upper sill panel,in door shut under draught rubber corroding within 30cm of lower seatbelt mount

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,661 miles

OUTER SECTION OF N/S/R TYRE TREAD PERISHING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND JOIN WITH CENTRE PIPE IS COVERED IN EXHAUST SEALER

Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OUTER SECTION OF N/S/R TYRE TREAD PERISHING

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND JOIN WITH CENTRE PIPE IS COVERED IN EXHAUST SEALER

Pass 14 May 2007 38,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,946 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 YCK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK registered?

R52 YCK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R52 YCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 YCK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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