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R824 YLK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,561 mi
Last recorded76,561 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 YLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,994 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 61,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,608 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 56,608 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,426 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 39,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 39,493 miles

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

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

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

rear no/ plate slightly distorted

Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,829 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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R824 YLK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R824 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

R824 YLK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R824 YLK safe to buy?

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