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R851 MNK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,530 mi
Last recorded55,530 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 MNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,530 miles

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f inner wing area corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,504 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f inner wing area corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,515 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

general underbody corrosion

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,514 miles

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

general underbody corrosion

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,640 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,612 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 50,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,722 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs very worn

general underbody corrosion

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f lower arm bushes perished

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,672 miles

corrosion around both inner and outer sills

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f headlight lens cloudy

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,277 miles

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

front discs are corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is starting to pull away

n/s/r flexi hose is starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2012 43,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs are corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is starting to pull away

n/s/r flexi hose is starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,958 miles

Corrosion in outer sills,rear inner sills and rear chassis.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Footbrake performance down slightly.

Possible PAS leak from rack area.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 34,948 miles

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

Corrosion in outer sills,rear inner sills and rear chassis.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Footbrake performance down slightly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Possible PAS leak from rack area.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,823 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,184 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 29,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,700 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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R851 MNK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R851 MNK, 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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R851 MNK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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