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R621 RDP

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,424 mi
Last recorded55,424 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 RDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

OSR brake binding, not excessive

Spare tyre defective deep cuts caused by perishing ( down to cords) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad corrosion around front crumple zones/ chassis legs

Pass 13 May 2017 55,095 miles

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

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

various parts of both chassis rail corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 55,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also splitting and perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in door shut (5.2.6)

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

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

various parts of both chassis rail corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre in very poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both door sills filled and painted

Fail 11 May 2016 54,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre in very poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both door sills filled and painted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,312 miles

both headlamp beam aim images are not very clear

some corrosion to offside chassis rail near front subframe mounting

Pass 14 May 2014 52,478 miles

offside & nearside front inner wings corroded near subframe mountings

offside chassis rail corroded near subframe mounting

there appears to be filler in offside & nearside door step panels & offside outer sill panel, (prescribed areas)

Fail 8 May 2014 52,458 miles

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

offside & nearside front inner wings corroded near subframe mountings

offside chassis rail corroded near subframe mounting

there appears to be filler in offside & nearside door step panels & offside outer sill panel, (prescribed areas)

Fail 9 May 2013 51,833 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

some corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wings/chassis rails

there are signs of filler in offside outer sill panel

Pass 9 May 2013 51,833 miles

nearside rear brake binding

some corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wings/chassis rails

there are signs of filler in offside outer sill panel

Pass 16 May 2012 51,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

some corrosion to centre section of offside outer sill panel

there appears to be body filler in nearside door step/lower "B" post and rear section of offside outer sill panel

Fail 16 May 2012 51,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

nearside rear brake binding slightly

some corrosion to centre section of offside outer sill panel

there appears to be body filler in nearside door step/lower "B" post and rear section of offside outer sill panel

Pass 18 May 2011 51,200 miles

some corrosion to rear section of offside outer sill panel

Fail 13 May 2011 51,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

some corrosion to rear section of offside outer sill panel

Pass 19 May 2010 49,484 miles

Slight corrosion to Nearside outter sill

Fail 19 May 2010 49,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to Nearside outter sill

Pass 18 May 2009 46,413 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

spare tyre very badly perished & split through to cords

Pass 14 May 2008 44,564 miles

offside wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 17 May 2007 41,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,069 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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R621 RDP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black 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 R621 RDP, 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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R621 RDP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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