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R846 BYG

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,294 mi
Last recorded41,294 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 BYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,360 miles

Offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,876 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 38,840 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,073 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES DETEORATING

OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES DETEORATING

Fail 28 Mar 2013 34,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s lower door has slight corrosion

o/s lower door pillar has slight coorosion

o/s lower sill has slight corrosion

o/s/f inner winghas slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s lower door has slight corrosion

o/s lower door pillar has slight coorosion

o/s lower sill has slight corrosion

o/s/f inner winghas slight corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2012 33,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/s lower part of door has slight corrosion

O/s inner door shut/inner sill has slight corrosion

O/s outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/s lower part of door has slight corrosion

O/s inner door shut/inner sill has slight corrosion

O/s outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres & n/s/r tyre has slight cracking

O/s lower sill panel has slight surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,777 miles

Front tyres have slight cracking & O/s/r

N/s lower door has surface corrosion

O/s outer sill has slight surface corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,385 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,630 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 25,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,235 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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R846 BYG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R846 BYG, 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 R846 BYG registered?

R846 BYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R846 BYG safe to buy?

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