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R650 EVW

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,077 mi
Last recorded97,077 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 EVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,077 miles

both outer sills and parts of chassis/floor heavily undersealed unable to check propely

Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,761 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 88,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,579 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 77,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,714 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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R650 EVW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R650 EVW, 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 R650 EVW registered?

R650 EVW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R650 EVW safe to buy?

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