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R562 XOL

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,758 mi
Last recorded56,758 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 XOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,120 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 53,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 47,512 miles

rusty and perished spare wheel fitted.

vehicle severly coroded throughout,tyres perished,seat belts worn,suspension/sills/brake system coroded.

Fail 26 May 2010 47,512 miles

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

vehicle severly coroded throughout,tyres perished,seat belts worn,suspension/sills/brake system coroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,046 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak at g/box

Fail 28 May 2009 42,992 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak at g/box

Pass 30 May 2008 40,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

power steering pipes corroded

underneath vehicle is rusty

Fail 30 May 2008 40,939 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

power steering pipes corroded

underneath vehicle is rusty

Pass 11 May 2007 37,043 miles

front beam rear sills floors inner sills coroded.

Pass 26 May 2006 30,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes covered in a protective coating

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 26 May 2006 30,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in a protective coating

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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R562 XOL 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R562 XOL, 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 R562 XOL registered?

R562 XOL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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