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R75 VLC

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 VLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 77,279 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 71,274 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,462 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 65,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 43,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 43,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2014 36,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arm rear bushes are coming unbonded but at the time of test no excessive play was present

nearside and offside inner sills and front ande rear chassis rails are starting to corrode but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on both edges and persihing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge and persihing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 29 May 2013 28,804 miles

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked but at the time of test was still readable all ok

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arms inner rear bushes are coming unbonded but at the time of test no excessive play was present

nearside and offside rerar tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

rear wiper blade is missing

Fail 29 May 2013 28,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked but at the time of test was still readable all ok

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arms inner rear bushes are coming unbonded but at the time of test no excessive play was present

nearside and offside rerar tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

rear wiper blade is missing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,535 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 21,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,294 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 14,294 miles

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2009 12,838 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Slight interaction on rear lights.

Fail 12 May 2009 12,838 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake pads low.

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Slight interaction on rear lights.

Pass 8 May 2008 11,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,532 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VLC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLC, 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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R75 VLC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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