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R639 SRD

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,191 mi
Last recorded86,191 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 SRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,191 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 86,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,766 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 73,765 miles

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

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

both offside and nearside front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both rear tyres worn very low on edges

nearside front lower control arm bush splitting

serious corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch/rear panels

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 70,964 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level on minmimum

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

metal power steering pipes corroding

oil leak from the rocker cover gasket

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 24 Nov 2008 68,305 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level on minmimum

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

metal power steering pipes corroding

oil leak from the rocker cover gasket

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,712 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

long travel on the parking brake lever

metal power steering pipes corroding

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

small breather hose from the oil filler cap collapsed and split

Fail 8 Dec 2007 65,712 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

long travel on the parking brake lever

metal power steering pipes corroding

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

small breather hose from the oil filler cap collapsed and split

Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,194 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 63,194 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

cut in n/s/r tyre tread no cords showing

front brake discs corroded

hand brake travel

n/s/r flexi brake hose perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f lower arm front bush debonding

oil leaks

tested in wet conditions

Pass 20 Dec 2005 61,962 miles

165/60 R14 75H FIRESTONE.

Alternator drive belt perished.

Both rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Engine oil leaks.

Engine oil level low.

Gear box earth stap broken.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in near side + off side rear strut top mounts.

Slight play in near side front strut top mount.

Tested in wet conditions.

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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R639 SRD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R639 SRD, 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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R639 SRD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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