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R902 VOM

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 VOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,109 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURE

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

UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING THROUGHOUT, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, FRONT TYRES WORN

Fail 28 Apr 2009 89,538 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING,UNDERBODY,CHASSIS AND OUTTER SILLS RUSTING,FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN,EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW,EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WORN,

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,538 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING,UNDERBODY,CHASSIS AND OUTTER SILLS RUSTING,FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN,EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW,EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WORN,

Fail 25 Mar 2009 88,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,261 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2008 74,953 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,517 miles

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

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)

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)

UNDER BODY RUSTING

Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,590 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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R902 VOM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R902 VOM, 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 R902 VOM registered?

R902 VOM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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