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R564 NEP

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,668 mi
Last recorded66,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 NEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,668 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,087 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone bushes deterioated

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,748 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 58,748 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,862 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise nearside lower sill starting to rust.

advise offside lower sill starting to rust.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 51,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise nearside lower sill starting to rust.

advise offside lower sill starting to rust.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,030 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 49,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 46,492 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,492 miles

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

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

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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R564 NEP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R564 NEP, 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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R564 NEP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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