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R824 CVU

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,398 mi
Last recorded11,398 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 CVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,398 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs and pads

n/s trackrod worn

rear axle bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs and pads

n/s trackrod worn

rear axle bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 89,837 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 89,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,583 miles

offside & nearside sils slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 72,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,998 miles

advise oil leak to sump †advise o/s/r axle bush worn

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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R824 CVU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R824 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R824 CVU registered?

R824 CVU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R824 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 CVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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