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R584 XHY

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,888 mi
Last recorded44,888 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 XHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 44,888 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 35,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 26,651 miles

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

no spare wheel in carrier....

Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,629 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,753 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 22,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level below minimum

engine over filled with oil

Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,230 miles

CORROSION REAR SILENCER.

O/S/OUTER SILL RUSTY.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,114 miles

rear flexys:chafing covers split.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,791 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,271 miles

N/S/R FOOTBRAKE PERFORMANCE LESS THAN HALF THAN O/S/R FOOTBRAKE BUT PASSED TEST.<30 N/S 80 O/S> ADVISE CHECKING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R584 XHY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R584 XHY, 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 R584 XHY registered?

R584 XHY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R584 XHY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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