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R567 UWF

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,119 mi
Last recorded65,119 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 UWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,119 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear axle bushes worn

under body corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,799 miles

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

under body dry and corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

under body corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,650 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,891 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,891 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,129 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 51,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,297 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 UWF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R567 UWF, 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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R567 UWF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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