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R624 GPU

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

18,524 mi
Last recorded18,524 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 GPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 18,524 miles

Offside outer sill area corroded and repaired

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fluid around steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2025 18,524 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside outer sill area corroded and repaired

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fluid around steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,174 miles

Offside outer sill and underside corroded in places

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 17,174 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside outer sill and underside corroded in places

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 15,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 14,769 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 14,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,903 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 13,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 13,529 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 13,048 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 12,717 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 12,246 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 11,885 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 11,781 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,284 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 10,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 9,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 9,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,027 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 8,630 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 8,216 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 7,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 6,720 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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R624 GPU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R624 GPU, 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 R624 GPU registered?

R624 GPU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R624 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R624 GPU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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