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R556 YWP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 YWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,680 miles

headlight beams fient

Fail 16 Nov 2015 77,589 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill at centre (5.2.6)

Steering locking device missing n/s track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches & o/s sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

headlight beams fient

Pass 22 Nov 2014 70,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,756 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,203 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 43,343 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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R556 YWP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R556 YWP, 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 R556 YWP registered?

R556 YWP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R556 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 YWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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