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R695 YOX

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,115 mi
Last recorded87,115 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 YOX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,115 miles

Oil leak

body work has slight corrosion

underside has corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2012

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

body work has slight corrosion

underside has corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,638 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 82,632 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 76,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all floors to inner/outer sill areas corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,141 miles

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

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

all floors to inner/outer sill areas corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,820 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 42,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 39,222 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 39,222 miles

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

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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R695 YOX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R695 YOX, 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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R695 YOX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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