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R614 KPE

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,708 mi
Last recorded70,708 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 KPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2010 70,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine sounds rough on emissions test

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 67,991 miles

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

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

corrosion starting in places under vehicle

corrosion starting on n/s/ cill

corrosion starting on o/s cill

fuel filter very rusty

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,224 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 65,200 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,990 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,507 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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R614 KPE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R614 KPE, 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 R614 KPE registered?

R614 KPE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R614 KPE safe to buy?

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