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R557 XDT

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 XDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,107 miles

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,012 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front lower a posts covered with seam sealer

general wedled patches across underside and door shuts

Fail 7 Nov 2013 78,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

general wedled patches across underside and door shuts

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,555 miles

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG RUSTING

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG RUSTING

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills, offside floor & front offside & nearside chassis badly corroded.

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,956 miles

corrosion starting to outer sills & bulk head around brake master cylinder mounting.

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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R557 XDT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R557 XDT, 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 R557 XDT registered?

R557 XDT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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