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R553 ONW

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,498 mi
Last recorded75,498 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 ONW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 75,498 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,804 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,261 miles

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

all 4 coil springs corroded but not broken.

rbt front brake imbalance :23% †your vehicle has only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.req's attention.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 60,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 coil springs corroded but not broken.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,468 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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R553 ONW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R553 ONW, 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 R553 ONW registered?

R553 ONW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R553 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 ONW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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