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R632 CHE

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

47,169 mi
Last recorded47,169 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 CHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2012 47,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

air bag light on

nearside rear seat belt stalk incomplete

slight wear in steering rack nearside

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,729 miles

N/S/R axel bush has slight play

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2011 47,724 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

N/S/R axel bush has slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 42,578 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,851 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 38,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,679 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 32,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,940 miles

Condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 10 Jan 2008 27,940 miles

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

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

Condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,834 miles

light condensation in off side headlamp

Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,572 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 10,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R632 CHE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red 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 R632 CHE, 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 R632 CHE registered?

R632 CHE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R632 CHE shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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