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R920 GNK

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,244 mi
Last recorded66,244 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 GNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,244 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyre treads getting low

o/s lower ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,244 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyre treads getting low

o/s lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,207 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 56,551 miles

front no.plate damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Dec 2006 56,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no.plate damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Dec 2005 52,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

both front tyres worn on edges

both front wishbone rear bushes seperating

exhaust corroded at rear joint

front number plate cracked

heater blower only works on full power

offside door mirror damaged slightly

offside front hub cap damaged

offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 28 Dec 2005 52,134 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both front wishbone rear bushes seperating

exhaust corroded at rear joint

front number plate cracked

heater blower only works on full power

offside door mirror damaged slightly

offside front hub cap damaged

offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

oil leak from engine/gearbox

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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R920 GNK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R920 GNK, 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 R920 GNK registered?

R920 GNK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R920 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 GNK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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