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R711 WAV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,292 mi
Last recorded67,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 WAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 67,292 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,103 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 64,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 62,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,255 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal has slight seepage.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 56,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 50,482 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 50,480 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

165/65/13t

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alignment wear on o/s/f tyre

both rears and o/s/f on 2mm only

front lower arm rear bushes split

handbrake travel high

rear number plate in poor condition and front number plate cracked

sump corroded

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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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R711 WAV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R711 WAV, 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 R711 WAV registered?

R711 WAV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R711 WAV safe to buy?

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