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R713 LKN

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,625 mi
Last recorded95,625 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 LKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2013 95,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

exhaust mountings very poor

front bumper damaged

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear brake application low

slight lift at off side front top strut mounting

slight rear lamp interaction

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,360 miles

all tyres worn on edges

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

hazard light switch damaged

headlamp lenses poor

horn poor

lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

nearside front lower susapension arm bushes are in poor condition

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear tyre perished

various bumper defects

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 91,356 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

hazard light switch damaged

headlamp lenses poor

horn poor

lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

nearside front lower susapension arm bushes are in poor condition

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear tyre perished

various bumper defects

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,615 miles

offside headlamp condensated

Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,830 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 82,830 miles

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

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

offside front seat tilt handle missing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 77,645 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,063 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 9 Jan 2007 66,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant low

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2005 51,714 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 51,714 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R713 LKN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R713 LKN, 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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R713 LKN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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