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R579 XKW

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,576 mi
Last recorded76,576 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 XKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,576 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTING, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES FERRULES RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING,

FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,035 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT

Fail 4 Jul 2013 74,997 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,750 miles

NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 10 Jul 2012 73,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,184 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING , UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING THROUGHOUT, OS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,041 miles

UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, EXHAUST RUSTING

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,627 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW,FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,729 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,921 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. †FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES WORN

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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R579 XKW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKW, 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 R579 XKW registered?

R579 XKW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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