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R670 KMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,783 mi
Last recorded87,783 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 KMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,783 miles

both front tyres wearing low and uneven . rear o/s tyre worn to 2mm. rear exhaust baffles collapsed

front o/s sill corroded at front edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 87,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing low and uneven . rear o/s tyre worn to 2mm. rear exhaust baffles collapsed

front o/s sill corroded at front edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,742 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,716 miles

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

suspect repair noted to offside step

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,352 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

front brake disc's in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre low on tread

suspect body filler used to repair offside step

unable to check wiper condition due to lack of water

Fail 22 Oct 2010 68,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

front brake disc's in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre low on tread

suspect body filler used to repair offside step

unable to check wiper condition due to lack of water

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,978 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,357 miles

exhaust corroded broken at rear

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,348 miles

near side front tyre worn

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,827 miles

off side front tyre cut side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2006 37,493 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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R670 KMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black 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 R670 KMJ, 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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R670 KMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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