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R541 AKO

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 AKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,568 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion to offside outer sill in centre.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,164 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion to offside outer sill in centre.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,925 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,925 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,053 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,053 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,024 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,835 miles

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

battery insecure

both steering rack inner joints have slight play.

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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R541 AKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R541 AKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R541 AKO registered?

R541 AKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R541 AKO safe to buy?

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