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R771 JVW

1992 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,207 mi
Last recorded58,207 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 JVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,207 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 58,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,938 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 55,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 53,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,706 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,042 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 52,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R771 JVW is a 1992 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R771 JVW, 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 34 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R771 JVW registered?

R771 JVW is a 1992 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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