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R769 CVR

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,303 mi
Last recorded40,303 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 CVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

both rear tyres cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolent leak on engine

rear wiper blade split

under body corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,846 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolent leak on engine (top hose)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolent leak on top hose clip

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in steering rack

tyre size 155 70 13 T

Fail 4 Oct 2011 37,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolent leak on top hose clip

front number plate cracked

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in steering rack

tyre size 155 70 13 T

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,685 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear under sills corroded

engine sump corroded

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in steering rack and slightly knocking

Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,685 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear under sills corroded

engine sump corroded

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in steering rack and slightly knocking

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,343 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 34,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wiper blades worn

exhaust cat bracket broken

front no plate cracked

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in steering rack

sump corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,464 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,798 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 29,790 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,517 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 27,502 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 25,315 miles

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

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

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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R769 CVR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R769 CVR, 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 R769 CVR registered?

R769 CVR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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