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R610 PEW

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,830 mi
Last recorded79,830 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 PEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,830 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s andn/s rear seats missing

Fail 24 Nov 2009 79,830 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s andn/s rear seats missing

Fail 16 Oct 2008 67,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,650 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 61,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,012 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 53,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R610 PEW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R610 PEW, 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 R610 PEW registered?

R610 PEW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R610 PEW safe to buy?

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