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R790 HWO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,516 mi
Last recorded71,516 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 HWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,516 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside mirrorglass cracked

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,939 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 50,400 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 50,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 44,985 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R790 HWO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R790 HWO, 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 R790 HWO registered?

R790 HWO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R790 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 HWO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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