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R915 RCK

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 RCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,130 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coolant level low

corrosion to sump

Fail 9 Jan 2013 63,130 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

coolant level low

corrosion to sump

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advice rear number plat slightly damage

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,747 miles

both front wish bone bushes worn

rear number plate cracked

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,575 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 50,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,860 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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R915 RCK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R915 RCK, 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 R915 RCK registered?

R915 RCK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R915 RCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 RCK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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