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R649 YOX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,958 mi
Last recorded55,958 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 YOX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,958 miles

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)

advise corrosion on nearside quarter panel.

advise surface cracking on offside rear outer tyre wall.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 55,932 miles

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

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

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

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)

advise corrosion on nearside quarter panel.

advise front wiper blades deteriorating.

advise surface cracking on offside rear outer tyre wall.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,066 miles

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

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

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

advise front wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

advise surface corrosion on nearside rear sill.

advise surface corrosion on offside and nearside quarter panels

advise surface cracking on offside rear inner tyre wall.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 54,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

advise surface corrosion on nearside rear sill.

advise surface corrosion on offside and nearside quarter panels

advise surface cracking on offside rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,301 miles

advise surface corrosion on offside and nearside sills.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 50,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

advise nearside front bumper insecure.

advise spare tyre puntured.

advise surface corrosion forming on offside and nearside sills

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,483 miles

advise nearside front bumper insecure.

advise spare tyre puntured.

advise surface corrosion forming on offside and nearside sills

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,376 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

f/n/s bumper not fully secure.

minor corrosion at fuel cap panal

Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,338 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside front quarter bumper loose

advise rust on offside and nearside rear quarter panels, not holed at present.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,558 miles

corrosion forming on offside quarter panel not holed at present

Fail 13 Dec 2005 41,037 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,037 miles

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

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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R649 YOX 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 66.7%.

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 R649 YOX, 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 R649 YOX registered?

R649 YOX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R649 YOX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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