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R63 VLC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 VLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,318 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 74,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,086 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 58,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,555 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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R63 VLC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R63 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R63 VLC registered?

R63 VLC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R63 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 VLC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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