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R873 PRD

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,935 mi
Last recorded28,935 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 PRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,935 miles

All 4 tyres are 10 years old

Both rear shock absorbers appear weak on shaker plates

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall but not exposing cords.

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer wall but not exposing cords

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 28,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres are 10 years old

Both rear shock absorbers appear weak on shaker plates

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall but not exposing cords.

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer wall but not exposing cords

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,116 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges and 9 years old

dampness around p.a.s rack

n/s/f tyre 9 years old

o/s/f tyre 10 years old

sills covered

Fail 4 Apr 2014 25,944 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges and 9 years old

dampness around p.a.s rack

n/s/f tyre 9 years old

o/s/f tyre 10 years old

sills covered

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

body sill covers fitted

cuts in outer sidewall of front nearside tyre

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,977 miles

Oil leak

dampness around steering rack

n/s parking brake requires attention

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,666 miles

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

o/s parking brake requires attention

Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,500 miles

see last advisory sheet issued may 14/04/2009

Fail 14 Apr 2009 18,478 miles

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

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

brake hoses appear to be damp with some sort of oil spray?

osr spring top bearing has advanced play

recent repair to osf floor area

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

over size non standard wheels fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,280 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s/f floor panel

Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,194 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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R873 PRD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R873 PRD, 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 R873 PRD registered?

R873 PRD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R873 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 PRD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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