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R547 MNK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,436 mi
Last recorded49,436 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 MNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,436 miles

CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL. ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S/F CHASSIS SECTION. GENERAL LEVEL OF CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE. FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,960 miles

CVORROSION TO FRONT DISCS. CORROSION TO O/S SILL. O/S/F CHASSIS. GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,068 miles

exhaust rear system rusting

front floors rusting

n/s/ outer sill rusting

Fail 17 Sep 2008 48,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

exhaust rear system rusting

front floors rusting

n/s/ outer sill rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,513 miles

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

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

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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R547 MNK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R547 MNK, 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 R547 MNK registered?

R547 MNK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R547 MNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 MNK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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