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R83 YCC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,880 mi
Last recorded71,880 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 YCC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,880 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 71,771 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,967 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,953 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 57,953 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,554 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 49,554 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,871 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 40,865 miles

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

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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R83 YCC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R83 YCC, 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 R83 YCC registered?

R83 YCC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R83 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 YCC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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