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R722 HPN

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,504 mi
Last recorded44,504 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 HPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,437 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,239 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 37,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air con pipe re seated

bonnet not opening repaired

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

rocker gasket leaking oil

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,986 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

whilst underside is in good condition for this age and vehicle model, some isolated areas of corrosion are starting on underside - may benefit from some additional anti-rust protection

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,660 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,515 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 17,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 8 Apr 2008 14,408 miles

Both front tyres,tread worn on outer edge below 1.6mm.

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,408 miles

Both front tyres,tread worn on outer edge below 1.6mm.

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,267 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 13,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

All tyres bit perished.

Nearside front tyre tread worn inside edge.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 12,393 miles

1. battery charging circuit faulty

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,393 miles

1. battery charging circuit faulty

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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R722 HPN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R722 HPN, 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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R722 HPN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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