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R559 FNA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,068 mi
Last recorded68,068 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 FNA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,068 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,348 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,373 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 42,373 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,204 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 36,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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R559 FNA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R559 FNA, 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 R559 FNA registered?

R559 FNA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R559 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 FNA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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