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ExpiredMileage
51,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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The engine has a tendency to stall.
The engine is very noisy, though the oil level is just safe (on the lower limit).
The n/s/r tyre is a little thin on tread.
The rear number plate is quite dirty, and therefore liable to be mis-read.
There is corrosion perforation to the o/s outer sill panel near the front.
There is some damage to the n/s/f wheel rim.
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.
high hand brake lever † †spongy foot brake pedal
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R579 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R579 WKU, 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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R579 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 1998.
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