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R606 GPU

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,565 mi
Last recorded93,565 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 GPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,565 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,562 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,526 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

body holed by fuel flap

bonnet hinges seized

knock in steering

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,224 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 89,224 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 82,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,703 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 73,132 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATING †DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM. †NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 73,132 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATING †DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM. †NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING

Pass 25 Feb 2006 60,961 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE. †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM. †FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE. †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS DETERIORATING.

Fail 25 Feb 2006 60,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE. †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM. †FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE. †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALLS DETERIORATING.

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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R606 GPU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R606 GPU, 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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R606 GPU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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