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R749 VAO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,114 mi
Last recorded36,114 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 VAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,114 miles

play in steering rack

sills & underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,975 miles

both rear brake flexi pipes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2009 21,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake flexi pipes slightly deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2008 82,950 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake disc slight ovality

rear number plate damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2008 82,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front brake disc slight ovality

rear number plate damaged

Fail 2 May 2007 62,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 62,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,726 miles

Handbrake requires adjusting (Lever Travel)

Nearside Front Lower Wishbone, Front bush Seperating.

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall cracking.

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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R749 VAO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R749 VAO, 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 R749 VAO registered?

R749 VAO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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