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R602 OBL

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 OBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,499 miles

floor pans corroded.

outer sills corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,741 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 85,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,564 miles

front disc lipped and corroded

sump corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,930 miles

n/s/f tryre low on edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,721 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes require attention

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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R602 OBL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R602 OBL, 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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R602 OBL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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