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R572 NCN

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 NCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,463 miles

nearside rear tyre deflated

passenger wiper blade deterioated

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2012 86,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre deflated

passenger wiper blade deterioated

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,640 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,042 miles

drivers front seat latch broken

passenger front hub cap missing

Fail 14 Jul 2010 80,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

drivers front seat latch broken

passenger front hub cap missing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,439 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Jul 2009 76,439 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre has 2 nails

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,389 miles

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

air-bag light on

offside front seat latch handle broken

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,629 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 65,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R572 NCN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R572 NCN, 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 R572 NCN registered?

R572 NCN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R572 NCN safe to buy?

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