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R855 WRB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,109 mi
Last recorded94,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 WRB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 94,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,908 miles

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

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

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

some under body corrosion but ALL APPEARS SOUND

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side outter cill has some surface corrision but appears sound

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,579 miles

Some underbody corrosion but appears sound

Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,579 miles

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

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

Some underbody corrosion but appears sound

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 70,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,104 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis near front wishbone-rear mountings.

Corrosion to offside and nearside sill to chassis seams.

Fuel filler cap key/lock mechanism worn.

Nearside rear wheel-inner rim distorted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 68,104 miles

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

Corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis near wishbone mountings.

Corrosion to offside and nearside sill to chassis seams.

Fuel filler cap key and lock mechanism worn.

Nearside rear wheel-inner rim distorted.

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

Offside rear tyre condition deteriorated/perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer fluid level low.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,806 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar link has slight play.

N/S/F wishbone,front bush perished.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread face.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 61,788 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Emmisions not tested due to exhuast leak.

Nail in n/s/r tyre tread face.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f wishbone,front bush perished.

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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R855 WRB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R855 WRB, 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 R855 WRB registered?

R855 WRB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R855 WRB safe to buy?

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