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R612 KGK

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,968 mi
Last recorded11,968 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 KGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 11,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 10,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,180 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking on tread pattern

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 9,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,976 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 8,976 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power streeing noisey

Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,901 miles

Power streeing slightly noisey

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 8,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,664 miles

Coolant leak

Near side front tyre cracked on tread parrten

Off side front hole on top sill

Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,411 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 8,411 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 7,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,958 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,442 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 KGK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KGK, 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 KGK registered?

R612 KGK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R612 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 KGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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