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R538 HDM

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 HDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 60,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside & nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn/split

other suspension & seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming very rusty

power steering pipe becoming very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

various suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming very rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2018 59,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front brake application uneven recommend early attention

various suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming very rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,506 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

low readings from rear service brakes

poss seepage from power steering rack?

various suspension ,seat belt and sub frame mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,676 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

low readings from both rear foot brakes

other seat belt and suspension mounting prescribed areas becoming very rusty

seepage poss from power steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2016 57,676 miles

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

low readings from both rear foot brakes

other seat belt and suspension mounting prescribed areas becoming very rusty

seepage poss from power steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,606 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorated

seepage from power steering rack

suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,857 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,814 miles

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

forward edge of offside outer sill becoming very rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2013 50,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

forward edge of offside outer sill becoming very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

high imbalence recorded at rear foot brake recomend wheels off inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,360 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,041 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,175 miles

corrosion at offside front floor nearing legal limit - front lower arm bushes seperating

Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,887 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Jul 2005 29,895 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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R538 HDM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R538 HDM, 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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R538 HDM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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