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R713 XCK

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,221 mi
Last recorded36,221 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 XCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,221 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to being coverd in grease

Fail 1 Sep 2015 36,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to being coverd in grease

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,950 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,345 miles

Offside front wishbone (rear bush) starting to unbond

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,245 miles

both front tyres poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,336 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,045 miles

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

a.con pump leaking

windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion near offside area of windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,795 miles

Near side and off side front tyre treads are showing cracks.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,645 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 17,640 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,047 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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R713 XCK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R713 XCK, 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 R713 XCK registered?

R713 XCK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R713 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R713 XCK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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