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R622 HMR

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,540 mi
Last recorded88,540 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 HMR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,540 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,515 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,790 miles

some corrosion to rear inner sills/ offside outer sill

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,393 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,428 miles

chip to windscreen

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

rear brake balance 33%

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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R622 HMR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R622 HMR, 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 R622 HMR registered?

R622 HMR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R622 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 HMR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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