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R566 DKO

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,243 mi
Last recorded49,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 DKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,243 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 49,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,056 miles

corrosion to both front subframe rear mountings

damage to neaside rear wing

emissions just pass

play in offside steering rack - ON LIMIT

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,189 miles

nearside rear body damage - bonnet release catch broken - corrosion to both front subframe rear mountings & chassis & floor pan ) - significant play in offside steering rack ON LIMIT

Fail 14 Jan 2012 36,189 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear body damage - bonnet release catch broken - corrosion to both front subframe rear mountings & chassis & floor pan ) - significant play in offside steering rack ON LIMIT

Pass 15 Jan 2011 33,876 miles

Advise,corrosion o\s\f chassis.exhaust system corroded.play o\s\f steering rack uj.scratching to windscreen.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,097 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel filter corroding

slight corrosion to nearside lower sill

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,097 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroding

slight corrosion to nearside lower sill

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,441 miles

play in both rear top suspension mounts

small cuts and scuffing to both front tyres

some corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,348 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 17,546 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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R566 DKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R566 DKO, 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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R566 DKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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