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R586 CTC

1998 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

19,068 mi
Last recorded19,068 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 CTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,068 miles

both front tyres have deep cracks around outer shoulder

Fail 23 Mar 2018 19,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have deep cracks around outer shoulder

Pass 6 Feb 2017 18,156 miles

both front tyres have age related cracks on side walls

both headlamps poor images

Fail 6 Feb 2017 18,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have age related cracks on side walls

both headlamps poor images

Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,546 miles

both front tyres have age related cracks on side walls

front number plate deteriated

rear silencer beginning to corrode

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 3 Feb 2015 16,785 miles

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 16,785 miles

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,097 miles

engine oil leaks poos rocker cover gasket, off side head lamp has condensation inside and front number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2013 15,530 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW /LEAKS.R EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/LEAKING.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO DELAMINATE.MINOR DISTORTION N/S/R BRAKE HOSE.COOLANT LEAK?

Fail 21 Jan 2013 15,530 miles

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW /LEAKS.R EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/LEAKING.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO DELAMINATE.MINOR DISTORTION N/S/R BRAKE HOSE.COOLANT LEAK?

Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,307 miles

COOLANR RESERVOIR EMPTY.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EXHAUST LEAKS,

Fail 25 Jan 2012 15,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

COOLANR RESERVOIR EMPTY.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EXHAUST LEAKS,

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,752 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CVORROSION STARTING-INNER SILLS-O/S/F SUBFRAME MOUNT.SUSPECT WARPED DISC N/S/F.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 14,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CVORROSION STARTING-INNER SILLS-O/S/F SUBFRAME MOUNT.SUSPECT WARPED DISC N/S/F.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,556 miles

BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.OIL/COOLANT LEVELS LOW.R EXHAUST BOX LEAKING.O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 12,556 miles

BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.OIL/COOLANT LEVELS LOW.R EXHAUST BOX LEAKING.O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,782 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,234 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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R586 CTC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R586 CTC, 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 R586 CTC registered?

R586 CTC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R586 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 CTC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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