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R776 WYD

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,236 mi
Last recorded80,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 WYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 80,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,248 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 75,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,990 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,990 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,109 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,988 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 59,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,913 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,062 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,323 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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R776 WYD 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 68.8%.

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 R776 WYD, 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 R776 WYD registered?

R776 WYD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R776 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 WYD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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