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R549 WKU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,524 mi
Last recorded92,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 WKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,797 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both outer sills corroded slightly

slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,468 miles

both front chassis legs starting to corrode

both front floor pans starting to corrode

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking due to age. strongly advise replacement

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front chassis legs starting to corrode

both front floor pans starting to corrode

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking due to age. strongly advise replacement

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,808 miles

both front chassis legs starting to corrode

front washer pump becoming weak

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

o/s/r seat belt twisted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front chassis legs starting to corrode

front washer pump becoming weak

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

o/s/r seat belt twisted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,836 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 65,836 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,495 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 61,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 55,363 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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R549 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R549 WKU, 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 R549 WKU registered?

R549 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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