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R570 BAK

1998 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,505 mi
Last recorded11,505 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 BAK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 11,505 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2010 99,879 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 94,824 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 82,480 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 82,480 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R570 BAK is a 1998 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R570 BAK, 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 R570 BAK registered?

R570 BAK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R570 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R570 BAK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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