MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,266 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear 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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R698 HYS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R698 HYS, 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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R698 HYS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 1998.
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