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R622 OTT

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

93,807 mi
Last recorded93,807 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 OTT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,795 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 85,795 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 85,794 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 26 May 2010 85,735 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

front pads slightly crumbling

Pass 22 May 2009 77,535 miles

adv all 4 flexi brake pipes getting poor condition.....

adv emissions slightly high ,advise a service.....

adv front brake pads worn low ....

adv offside front lower suspension arm getting poor condition..........

adv rear exhaust system getting poor condition........

adv slight hand brake travel.......

adv wheel alignment /tracking.....

strongly adv all 4 tyres worn and poor condition.......

Pass 6 May 2008 67,258 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 67,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

adv both front flexi hoses poor condition and starting to perish ............

adv both rear tyres have nails in treads.......

adv drivers door window does not open........

adv wheel alignment/ tracking.......

Pass 10 May 2007 59,250 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 59,250 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

adv drivers window inoperative....

adv nearside front tyre worn low to limits.......

adv slight leak on exhaust rear joint....

Pass 31 May 2006 50,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 50,717 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 OTT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R622 OTT, 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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R622 OTT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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