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R577 ABE

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,373 mi
Last recorded38,373 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 ABE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,518 miles

Power steering belt splitting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s rear foot brake slightly low effort

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,101 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,093 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,790 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,836 miles

some areas of floor / chassis shoing unprotected bare metal advise painting

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,837 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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R577 ABE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R577 ABE, 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 R577 ABE registered?

R577 ABE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R577 ABE safe to buy?

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