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R815 LEA

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,128 mi
Last recorded70,128 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 LEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,128 miles

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

both front floors & both floor to sills in poor cond

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 70,128 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)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front floors & both floor to sills in poor cond

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,540 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 69,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,825 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORROSION.

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE GETTING VERY RUSTY.

N/S INNER AND OUTER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORRIOSION.

O/S INNER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORRIOSION.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,825 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORROSION.

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE GETTING VERY RUSTY.

N/S INNER AND OUTER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORRIOSION.

O/S INNER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORRIOSION.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S OUTER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK IN PLACES.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,003 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,003 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2008 54,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,062 miles

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

sump pan corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,198 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LEA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R815 LEA, 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 LEA registered?

R815 LEA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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