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R896 KHW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

80,453 mi
Last recorded80,453 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 KHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front floors corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,431 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front floors corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,188 miles

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

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

both centre floors and offside front floor corroding

nearside front outer sull corroding

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both centre floors and offside front floor corroding

nearside front outer sull corroding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 70,951 miles

advancing corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills and front floor will need attention later on.

Fail 15 May 2013 70,951 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advancing corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills and front floor will need attention later on.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,267 miles

airbag light flashing.

exhaust loose and blowing slightly at rear joint.

front brake hoses cracking.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 66,266 miles

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

airbag light flashing.

exhaust loose and blowing slightly at rear joint.

front brake hoses cracking.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,145 miles

advancing corrosion to offside outer sill.

airbag light flashing.

offside and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

offside front floor corroding.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,144 miles

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

advancing corrosion to offside outer sill.

airbag light flashing.

offside and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

offside front floor corroding.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,625 miles

offside front floor corroding.

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,621 miles

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

offside front floor corroding.

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,814 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

offside and nearside front brake hoses just starting to perish.

offside front wishbone, rear bush starting to split.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,810 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

offside and nearside front brake hoses just starting to perish.

offside front wishbone, rear bush starting to split.

Pass 31 May 2008 48,168 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 48,099 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front brake hoses perished

N/S/R tyre near limit

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 42,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,155 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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R896 KHW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R896 KHW, 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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R896 KHW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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