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R567 GWW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,381 mi
Last recorded62,381 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 GWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 62,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sill corroded but not holed at this time

Fail 12 Feb 2009 58,431 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sill corroded but not holed at this time

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer sill corroded but not holed yet

Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside outer sill corroded but not holed yet

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,543 miles

both d shape antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 16 Feb 2007 46,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both d shape antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,310 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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R567 GWW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R567 GWW, 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 R567 GWW registered?

R567 GWW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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