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R774 KGU

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,582 mi
Last recorded71,582 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 KGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,582 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,582 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,973 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill surface corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill surface slight corroded.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill surface corroded.

Offside Rear Inner sill surface slight corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,531 miles

nearside rear tyre showing small cuts outer tread.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 68,531 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing small cuts outer tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,149 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,149 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,595 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,553 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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R774 KGU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R774 KGU, 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 R774 KGU registered?

R774 KGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R774 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 KGU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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