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R61 CNM

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 CNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 84,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

both front brake hoses and nearside rear hose deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 83,340 miles

N/S/R TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER AND INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Fail 10 May 2017 83,317 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER AND INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER AND INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Pass 25 May 2016 82,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 82,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 80,554 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 80,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 77,043 miles

signs of corrotion on sills and floor

Pass 14 May 2013 73,117 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 73,117 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside outer sill rusted through - non prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2012 69,745 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 61,064 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 61,064 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 56,787 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 56,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 May 2008 51,851 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 51,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,896 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 41,637 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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R61 CNM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R61 CNM, 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 R61 CNM registered?

R61 CNM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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