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R703 BBU

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,417 mi
Last recorded71,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 BBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,417 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 71,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,215 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 66,207 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,873 miles

Fan Bet Beginning To Crack Up

Hand Brake Has A Lot Of Travel But Not Hitting The Stop

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leak on engine

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,989 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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R703 BBU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R703 BBU, 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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R703 BBU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R703 BBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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