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R632 FWY

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,849 mi
Last recorded55,849 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 FWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 55,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body under arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 50,894 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,671 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 37,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 34,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,066 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 32,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,276 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 29,275 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,044 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,996 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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R632 FWY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FWY, 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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R632 FWY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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