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R849 DAH

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 DAH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,963 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre of sill next to previous repaire (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,901 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill in three areas (5.2.6)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,166 miles

Bonnet stay insecure

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,166 miles

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

Bonnet stay insecure

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,113 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 74,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,524 miles

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

surface rust on both outer sills

surface rust on front floor area near suspension mount

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,211 miles

slight play in both rear shocks top mounts

Fail 10 Jan 2011 67,211 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

slight play in both rear shocks top mounts

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,234 miles

rear suspension strut top mounts have some play

some corrosion in front floors

Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear suspension strut top mounts have some play

some corrosion in front floors

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,327 miles

both front brake hose casings perishing

corrosion around front subframe mountings to floor

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,224 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre was flat (has possibly been run flat, side walls could possibly be damaged ?).advised customer to have tyre checked over.

Pass 15 May 2007 57,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,877 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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R849 DAH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R849 DAH, 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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R849 DAH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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