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R626 XYD

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,509 mi
Last recorded48,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 XYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,509 miles

Front bulkhead corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 48,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bulkhead corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,782 miles

bulk head corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 45,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bulk head corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,028 miles

Corrosion appearing to off side rear outer sill and inner wheel arch

Corrosion starting to appear to under side of vehicle.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both near side front and off side front sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side bulkhead corroding, just passed mot.

off side rear and near side front tyres starting to perish.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 41,028 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion appearing to off side rear outer sill and inner wheel arch

Corrosion starting to appear to under side of vehicle.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both near side front and off side front sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side bulkhead corroding, just passed mot.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,713 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 37,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,705 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 37,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,625 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,293 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,293 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,713 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 35,713 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,067 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 34,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 34,518 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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R626 XYD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R626 XYD, 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 R626 XYD registered?

R626 XYD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R626 XYD safe to buy?

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