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R909 XAL

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,210 mi
Last recorded55,210 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 XAL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front chassis floor pans starting to corrode

n/s/r flaxy hose starting to crack

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,608 miles

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps giving a poor beam pattern

front wipers split

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,797 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,830 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,587 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,951 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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R909 XAL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R909 XAL, 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 R909 XAL registered?

R909 XAL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R909 XAL safe to buy?

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