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R613 GPU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,309 mi
Last recorded14,309 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 GPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,309 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 14,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside rear suspention arm

front washers poor

front wipers poor

heavey corrosion to front floor pan

heavey corrosion to offside front seal

heavey corrosion to offside rear chassis been repaired

nearside front outor gaiter damp

Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside rear suspention arm

front washers poor

front wipers poor

heavey corrosion to front floor pan

heavey corrosion to offside front seal

heavey corrosion to offside rear chassis been repaired

nearside front outor gaiter damp

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R613 GPU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R613 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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What year was R613 GPU registered?

R613 GPU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R613 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R613 GPU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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