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R794 RRY

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,219 mi
Last recorded99,219 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 RRY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 99,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,858 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,664 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,272 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,972 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight fault on n.s.r. light

surface corrosion on boyh outer sills

Fail 29 Dec 2010 77,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight fault on n.s.r. light

surface corrosion on boyh outer sills

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,386 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 71,368 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on both outer sills

o.s.f. seat belt getting slow to retract

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

poss slight creeping on footbrake

Fail 23 Dec 2008 66,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

poss slight creeping on footbrake

Pass 20 Dec 2007 61,932 miles

o.s.f. seatbelt getting slow to retract

slight fault n.s.r. light

surface corrosion o.s.f. and n.s.f. floors

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2007 61,932 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o.s.f. seatbelt getting slow to retract

slight fault n.s.r. light

surface corrosion o.s.f. and n.s.f. floors

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,780 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 52,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R794 RRY 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 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R794 RRY, 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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R794 RRY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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