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R534 YTW

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,871 mi
Last recorded33,871 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,953 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,366 miles

(18%) Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

(57%) Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Excessive corrossion to offside outer sill (Inside door shut).

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

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

Nearside front wheel rim dented (Inner) at time of test.

Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted at time of test.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind on nearside front brake at time of test.

Unable to remove fuel cap at time of test.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jan 2014 30,302 miles

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

(18%) Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

(57%) Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Excessive corrossion to offside outer sill (Inside door shut).

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

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

Nearside front wheel rim dented (Inner) at time of test.

Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted at time of test.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind on nearside front brake at time of test.

Unable to remove fuel cap at time of test.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,405 miles

fuel filler cap broken but secure

Fail 25 Jan 2013 28,399 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel filler cap broken but secure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs are pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,642 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,775 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 23,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,466 miles

both nearside and off side front suspension arm bushes are noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,152 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 YTW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

R534 YTW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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