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R612 AOM

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 AOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 78,578 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 69,168 miles

both front and n/s/r brake hoses perished

corrosion to outer sills,rear underside sills and front floors

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

power steering rack damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2008 66,243 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 12 May 2008 66,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,696 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 58,239 miles

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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R612 AOM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black 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 R612 AOM, 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 R612 AOM registered?

R612 AOM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R612 AOM safe to buy?

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