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R769 DNG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,879 mi
Last recorded36,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 DNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,879 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 36,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,091 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,919 miles

Rear tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,169 miles

All 4tyres getting low and perishing

Slight misting off oil on osf rack

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,778 miles

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

O/S door mirror glass damaged, rear view only marginally distorted.

Part of the circumference on the outer edge of the N/S front tyre is wearing down.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,204 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,960 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 29,947 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,049 miles

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 DNG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R769 DNG, 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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R769 DNG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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