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R693 MDU

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,496 mi
Last recorded52,496 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 MDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,496 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 52,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front exhaust section is deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding.components corroding.various bushes worn.wipers worn.front no plate poor

long handbrake travel

various underbody corrosion.n/s/r flexi hose slight twist.all tyres old and worn.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 40,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding.components corroding.various bushes worn.wipers worn.front no plate poor

long handbrake travel

various underbody corrosion.n/s/r flexi hose slight twist.all tyres old and worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,925 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,861 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,550 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,127 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 33,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,572 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,908 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 21,908 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,131 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,317 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,647 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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R693 MDU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R693 MDU, 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 R693 MDU registered?

R693 MDU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R693 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 MDU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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