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R865 CNE

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,005 mi
Last recorded57,005 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 CNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,005 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,117 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,097 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,857 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,480 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 43,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,599 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 39,599 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,192 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 35,192 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,719 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,386 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2006 27,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

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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R865 CNE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R865 CNE, 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 R865 CNE registered?

R865 CNE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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