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R564 PBV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 PBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,833 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has signs of aging

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,341 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 80,254 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to both front floors & panelling around rear subframe mounting area

fuel filter corroded/spark plugs look seized

Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,442 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 74,442 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front inner anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 29 Jan 2008 69,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,315 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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R564 PBV 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 R564 PBV, 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 R564 PBV registered?

R564 PBV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R564 PBV safe to buy?

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