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R858 EKP

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 EKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 96,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills have extensive corrosion other than that already specified

front brake discs lipped & corroded

serious coolant loss from radiator bottom hose union

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,935 miles

ALL suspension coil springs corroded

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

both headlights detoriating

both rear axle front bushes wearing

dampness around power steering pump

dampness/wet around power steering rack

nearside front outer door sill corroding

nearside rear tyre walls - cuts

offside front floor pan corroded by subframe mounting

offside front outer door sill corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light misting of oil around offside steering rack gaitor

nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded within 30cm of suspension and seat belt mounting points

nearside rear tyre perishing,tread low and nail in tread

offside rear tyre perishing and outer sidewall damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2013 90,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light misting of oil around offside steering rack gaitor

nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded within 30cm of suspension and seat belt mounting points

nearside rear tyre perishing,tread low and nail in tread

offside rear tyre perishing and outer sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,668 miles

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

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

both outer door sills corroding

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s & n/s front floor pans corroding within 30cm of subframe mounting

offside rear chassis corroded with in 30cm of subframe mounting

play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor pan in prescibe area

cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

o/s steering rack track rod has plat(drumstick)

o/s/f brake disc corroded on in surface

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

slight corrosion to o/s & n/s front floor pans

slight movement o/s steering rack drum stick

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearig

slight pas leak from rack

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in o/s steering rack drum stick

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,170 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

play in o/s of steering rack(drumstick)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,472 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

pin hole in o/s rack gator

slight movement o/s rack drum stick

slight p.a.s leak o/s rack boot

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,676 miles

n/s/r brake binding slighty

n/s/r braking effort low

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to wear

slight play in o/s of rack

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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R858 EKP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R858 EKP, 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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R858 EKP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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