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R574 RHP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,911 mi
Last recorded64,911 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 RHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 64,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL NOT HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,434 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2016 59,434 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls cracking

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished

both sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,981 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,461 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2010 38,470 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,461 miles

Corrosion starting on both sills

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

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

Rear number plate is cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 32,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 29,712 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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R574 RHP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R574 RHP, 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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R574 RHP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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