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R534 WKU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,542 mi
Last recorded33,542 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 WKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,542 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 33,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 30,009 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both frt floor pans at subframe mtgs corroding

frt discs corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,009 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both frt floor pans at subframe mtgs corroding

frt discs corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,067 miles

off side rear brake recording lower effort on perfomance than near side rear

Fail 25 Mar 2006 25,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,383 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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R534 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R534 WKU, 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 R534 WKU registered?

R534 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R534 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 WKU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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