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R730 FVW

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,383 mi
Last recorded26,383 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 FVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,383 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 26,383 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,882 miles

corrosion to o/s sill / inner sills / sill edges

front brake hoses perishing - recommend check or replace within next 6 months

o/s/f wishbone back bush separating

Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,237 miles

corrosion patch to o/s/f floor pan

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion/blisters to sills

perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Fail 21 Feb 2008 10,237 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

corrosion patch to o/s/f floor pan

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion/blisters to sills

perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Pass 22 Feb 2007 3,153 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 96,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2005 87,882 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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R730 FVW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black 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 R730 FVW, 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 R730 FVW registered?

R730 FVW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R730 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 FVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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