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R825 NRU

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 NRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,917 miles

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

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

child seat nearside front seatbelt not checked

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust joint slight blow

Fail 20 Mar 2012 87,917 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

child seat nearside front seatbelt not checked

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust joint slight blow

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

corrosion to floor chassis and sills

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 22 Mar 2011 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

corrosion to floor chassis and sills

interior mirror not fitted

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,554 miles

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)

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,554 miles

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

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

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)

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,614 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 77,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,033 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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R825 NRU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R825 NRU, 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 R825 NRU registered?

R825 NRU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R825 NRU safe to buy?

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