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R56 CMY

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 CMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 98,624 miles

BACK PANEL CORRODED.

o/s/front chassis corroded

o/s/rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2011 98,624 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

back panal corroded

front brake pads very low

o/s/front chassis corroded

o/s/rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 89,996 miles

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,988 miles

back panal corroded under rear bumper

o/s/rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/rear tyre in very poor condition

oil leak n/s diff seal

Fail 28 Sep 2009 82,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

back panal corroded under rear bumper

o/s/rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/rear tyre in very poor condition

oil leak n/s diff seal

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,014 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 77,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/rear chassie corroded by axle mount

Fail 4 Oct 2007 70,026 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear axle bushes poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,026 miles

rear axle bushes poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,164 miles

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

rear top shocker mounts worn

Fail 14 Sep 2006 63,164 miles

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

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

rear top shocker mounts worn

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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R56 CMY 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 54.5%.

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 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 R56 CMY, 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 R56 CMY registered?

R56 CMY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R56 CMY safe to buy?

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