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R686 AOC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

91,983 mi
Last recorded91,983 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 AOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2014 91,983 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,031 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 79,027 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level very low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,905 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

wipers splitting

Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

wipers splitting

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,731 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 67,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Bonnet hinges very stiff & stay missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,054 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 63,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,496 miles

Both rear suspension tops worn

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

O/S/F Brake disc serverely corroded

serverely corroded under N/S sill & body

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,496 miles

Both rear suspension tops worn

O/S/F Brake disc serverely corroded

serverely corroded under N/S sill & body

Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,122 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 55,122 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,194 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 52,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both rear suspension top mounts are worn.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre is damaged on sidewall.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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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R686 AOC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R686 AOC, 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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R686 AOC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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