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R616 OFX

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 OFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 70,179 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper damaged.

Fail 11 May 2010 70,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 12 May 2009 61,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 61,097 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 51,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 51,222 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,294 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,770 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Major oil leak

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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R616 OFX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R616 OFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R616 OFX registered?

R616 OFX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R616 OFX safe to buy?

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