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R832 SMO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,633 mi
Last recorded47,633 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 SMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,633 miles

both front brake discs badly rusty

both front tyres close to limit

rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs badly rusty

both front tyres close to limit

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,446 miles

offside and nearside under sill to floor rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,922 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

rear part of exhaust slightly insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,922 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

rear part of exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank rusty

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside and nearside front brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2011 40,930 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank rusty

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside and nearside front brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,302 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty

both rear road springs rusty

offside and nearside outer sills rusty at rear

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty

under body of vehicle rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,877 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 33,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,394 miles

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

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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R832 SMO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R832 SMO, 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 R832 SMO registered?

R832 SMO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is R832 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R832 SMO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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