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R819 GDL

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,404 mi
Last recorded69,404 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 GDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 69,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower inner sill corroding.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front number plate damaged but secure and legible

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bonding starting to displace

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wiper smeary/juddery

Fail 6 Jul 2016 64,917 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front number plate damaged but secure and legible

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bonding starting to displace

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wiper smeary/juddery

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,586 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s /r brake binding slighty

n/s seal slight corrision ] outter }

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.Excessive brake pedal travel.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,743 miles

front brake disks corroded

nearside front lower arm bushing starting to lift

offside front lower arm bushing starting to lift

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 47,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,680 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,948 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion bubbles on o/s outer cill panel.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,948 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion bubbles on o/s outer cill panel.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,631 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 26,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever has excess travel but not coming to stop.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

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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R819 GDL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R819 GDL, 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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R819 GDL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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