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R689 KPE

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,078 mi
Last recorded69,078 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 KPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both door areas corroded

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Both number plates deteriorated

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear service brake and parking brake poor effort

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Power steering hoses damp

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

both outer sills are corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

both outer sills are corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre low tread

Rear both inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded and holed

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,054 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,696 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,937 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,717 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,262 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,536 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,693 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust badley fitted hitting floorpan

offside rear tyre perrished on sidewalls

slight blow from exhaust joint

wiper blades worn

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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R689 KPE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R689 KPE, 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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R689 KPE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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