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R533 OGO

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,757 mi
Last recorded61,757 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 OGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,232 miles

Offside Rear Lower sill surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,952 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,159 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,376 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r/tyre sidewall is cracking up

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 44,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,913 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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R533 OGO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R533 OGO, 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 R533 OGO registered?

R533 OGO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R533 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 OGO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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