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R590 AVG

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,997 mi
Last recorded19,997 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 AVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 19,997 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 18,188 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroding, not considered to be seriously weakened/leaking.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 18,188 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroding, not considered to be seriously weakened/leaking.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 17,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear inside edge.

Side-sills door posts & rear quarters starting to corroded, none considered excessive.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear inside edge.

Side-sills door posts & rear quarters starting to corroded, none considered excessive.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 16,762 miles

Metal power steering pipes corroding

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 16,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs inner surfaces corroding, not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure

Metal power steering pipes corroding

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

Nearside brakes binding, not considered to be excessive.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Offside rear footbrake reading lower than nearside and does not lock

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,917 miles

both front brake discs corroded, not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure

both outer sills corroded

near side front wiper blade starting to split

near side headlamp at lowest point of aim tolerence

near side mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2010 15,917 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded, not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure

both outer sills corroded

near side front wiper blade starting to split

near side headlamp at lowest point of aim tolerence

near side mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,200 miles

Inner sills & rear suspension prescribed areas corroded, not excessively.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked, interior mirror & offside door mirror both intact.

Offside rear foot-brake lower & slower than nearside, not excessively.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,306 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs, not excessive.

Light judder noted on front brakes during roller test.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,391 miles

Emissions very close to fail limits (see exhaust advise).

Exhaust is deteriorated at rear end, not excessively.

Front brake discs worn and corroded, not considered excessive.

Nearside door mirror cracked, still good view to rear, interior mirror and offside door mirrir intact.

Offside sill corroded, not excessively.

Rear brakes noisy in rollers, efforts good.

Rear floor joints corroded, not excessively.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,516 miles

1) Front brake disc inner faces deteriorating. †2) N/S Mirror glass cracked.

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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R590 AVG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R590 AVG, 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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R590 AVG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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