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R793 XPO

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,829 mi
Last recorded80,829 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 XPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 80,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,064 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 68,050 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,364 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 54,456 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 54,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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R793 XPO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R793 XPO, 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 R793 XPO registered?

R793 XPO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R793 XPO safe to buy?

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