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R533 SDP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,369 mi
Last recorded9,369 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 SDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2015 9,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,376 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 5,424 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 3,140 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 3,136 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 35 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,787 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front wishbone bushes split

offside and nearside front to rear inner sills to floopans and front and rear chassis heavily corroded

rear number plate damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2010 93,787 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front wishbone bushes split

offside and nearside front to rear inner sills to floopans and front and rear chassis heavily corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2009 89,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 89,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 81,336 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 81,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both rear strut top mounts worn

front discs corroded

front pads low

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,902 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion in various places

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,913 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SDP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SDP, 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 SDP registered?

R533 SDP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R533 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 SDP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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