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R636 HKG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 HKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 79,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated not causing excessive movement at time of test

exhaust front pipe mounting clamp corroded away but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside outer sill corroded

repairs to offside doorstep appear to not be seem welded but too much underseal on repairs to be sure

steering rack damp not dripping at time of test

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 May 2012 73,276 miles

OIL LEVEL OVER FULL/LEAKS.DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.O/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-FLOOR-CHASSIS-SILLS ETC.MISC P.A.S. COMPONENTS WET.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

R SERVICE BRAKES-APPLICATION UNEVEN-PERFORMANCE POOR.COOLANT LEAKS.

Fail 21 May 2012 73,276 miles

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

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

OIL LEVEL OVER FULL/LEAKS.DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.O/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-FLOOR-CHASSIS-SILLS ETC.MISC P.A.S. COMPONENTS WET.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

R SERVICE BRAKES-APPLICATION UNEVEN-PERFORMANCE POOR.COOLANT LEAKS.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,107 miles

P/A/S COMPONENTS WET.OIL/COOLANT LEAKS.DISCS CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT.O/S/R BRAKE HOSE SPLIT.

Fail 27 May 2011 69,107 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

P/A/S COMPONENTS WET.OIL/COOLANT LEAKS.DISCS CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT.O/S/R BRAKE HOSE SPLIT.

Pass 12 May 2010 66,092 miles

COOLANT LEAK.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPON ENTS-SUSPENSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES.N/S INNER C/V BOOT LEAK.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES SPLIT.O/S/R BRAKE HOSE SPLIT.

Fail 10 May 2010 66,092 miles

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

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

COOLANT LEAK.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPON ENTS-SUSPENSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES.N/S INNER C/V BOOT LEAK.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES SPLIT.O/S/R BRAKE HOSE SPLIT.

Pass 28 May 2009 60,603 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 60,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 51,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexi brakes hose starting to crack

offside outer sill corraded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,690 miles

both front flexi brakes hose starting to crack

offside outer sill corraded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,409 miles

both front flexis worn

front brake discs worn

wiper blades peeling

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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R636 HKG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R636 HKG, 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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R636 HKG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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