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R58 EGY

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,428 mi
Last recorded42,428 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 EGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,428 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,096 miles

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

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

surface rust on nearside and offside front outer floor pans.

surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,185 miles

inside boot floor damaged cracks on rear brake hoses damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 12 Feb 2009 38,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inside boot floor damaged cracks on rear brake hoses damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,137 miles

damage to near side rear tyre sidewall

rear damaged

slight rust on both floor pans

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,565 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,858 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 30,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R58 EGY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R58 EGY, 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 R58 EGY registered?

R58 EGY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R58 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 EGY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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