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R547 VVP

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 VVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 52,748 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,992 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 48,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,183 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,110 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 43,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,288 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,866 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,536 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,819 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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R547 VVP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

R547 VVP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R547 VVP safe to buy?

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