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R682 ETG

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 ETG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014

off side cill rusty rear panel rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2013 12,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s. sill very rusty will need replacement for next yr,

rear panel v/rusty.

tyres call look flat?

Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,365 miles

o/s. sill very rusty will need replacement for next yr,

rear panel v/rusty.

tyres call look flat?

Pass 10 Jul 2012 1,716 miles

o/s sill before next mot

Fail 10 Jul 2012 1,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s sill before next mot

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,741 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,707 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,759 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 83,030 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,671 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 77,671 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 71,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 64,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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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R682 ETG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R682 ETG, 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 R682 ETG registered?

R682 ETG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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