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R75 UAC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 UAC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,491 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,151 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,478 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 79,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 77,850 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 77,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 76,785 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 76,784 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 74,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 May 2012 74,748 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 72,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 69,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 68,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 62,337 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 May 2007 53,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 48,445 miles

back box bafflers broken & center section corroded

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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R75 UAC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R75 UAC, 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 R75 UAC registered?

R75 UAC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R75 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 UAC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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