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R731 TKX

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,172 mi
Last recorded71,172 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 TKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,172 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front number plate

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,769 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking should be replaced

Fail 22 Jan 2008 59,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking should be replaced

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,784 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 56,784 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking should be replaced

Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,211 miles

rear brakes need some adjustment

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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R731 TKX 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 62.5%.

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 R731 TKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R731 TKX registered?

R731 TKX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R731 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 TKX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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