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R815 HEV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,260 mi
Last recorded65,260 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 HEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,260 miles

both inner sill slight corrosion

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2010 56,179 miles

bonnet stay in secure

corrosion on n/s & o/s floor

corrosoin on o/s quater panel

n/s and o/s anti roll bar u clamp bushes worn

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

play in rear top suspension mounts

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,343 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 52,341 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,347 miles

front anti roll bar centre mounting rubbers

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

slight damage to nearside rear road rim on inside

Fail 9 Apr 2008 51,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar centre mounting rubbers

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

slight damage to nearside rear road rim on inside

Pass 29 May 2007 47,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,599 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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R815 HEV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R815 HEV, 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 R815 HEV registered?

R815 HEV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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