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R69 HEV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,789 mi
Last recorded66,789 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 HEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,181 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,732 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly.

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly.

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,518 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,838 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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R69 HEV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R69 HEV, 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 R69 HEV registered?

R69 HEV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R69 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 HEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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