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R830 EDA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,627 mi
Last recorded42,627 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 EDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,627 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 42,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,459 miles

nearside door coroded

offside sill coroded and repaired

slight corosion on front discs

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside door coroded

offside sill coroded and repaired

slight corosion on front discs

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,242 miles

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

nearside door coroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 40,242 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside door coroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,815 miles

corosion to nearside door

outer sills slight corosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,749 miles

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

corosion to sills and nearside door

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,383 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,668 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 27,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,904 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 12,904 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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R830 EDA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R830 EDA, 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 R830 EDA registered?

R830 EDA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R830 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 EDA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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