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R843 BVU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 BVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,780 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front springs corroded

hand brake travel

near side outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 81,780 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front springs corroded

hand brake travel

near side outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,689 miles

Heater blower only works on full power

Rear index plate cracked

Rear wiper blade rubber is missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Heater blower only works on full power

Rear index plate cracked

Rear wiper blade rubber is missing

Fail 8 Jul 2008 69,945 miles

BODY Damage to :- n/s Door / rear wing - o/s Front wing / door / rear wing --o/s/r light unit

Both front hub caps are missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak fro rocker cover gasket

Rear index palte is cracked

Rear wiper blade rubber is missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,945 miles

BODY Damage to :- n/s Door / rear wing - o/s Front wing / door / rear wing --o/s/r light unit

Both front hub caps are missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak fro rocker cover gasket

Rear index palte is cracked

Rear wiper blade rubber is missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 64,116 miles

Both front hub caps are missing

Clutch will need attention in the near future

Damage to :- Near side door - near side rear wing - near side rear bumper - Off side front wing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers split at ends

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak to Engine

Rear wiper blade rubber in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,116 miles

Both front hub caps are missing

Clutch will need attention in the near future

Damage to :- Near side door - near side rear wing - near side rear bumper - Off side front wing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers split at ends

Oil leak to Engine

Rear wiper blade rubber in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,494 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 58,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Small Oil leak from engine

Spare tyre is deflated

Tyre size is 165 65 13

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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R843 BVU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R843 BVU, 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 R843 BVU registered?

R843 BVU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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