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R925 RWO

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,582 mi
Last recorded11,582 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 RWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 11,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 8,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 6,424 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front panel slightly corroding and damaged

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Near and offside outer sills corroding

Near and offside rear chassis rails corroding slightly

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Nearside rear chassis rail slightly damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering drive belt cracking slightly

Rear back panel has been repaired and slightly damaged

Spare wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre worn out on the inside edge

Fail 13 May 2009 6,424 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front panel slightly corroding and damaged

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Near and offside outer sills corroding

Near and offside rear chassis rails corroding slightly

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Nearside rear chassis rail slightly damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering drive belt cracking slightly

Rear back panel has been repaired and slightly damaged

Spare wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre worn out on the inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2009 6,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Black over spray on front No plate

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front windscreen scrtched

Near and offside rear light units slightly insercure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering pump drive belt cracking slightly

Rear bumper insecure

Spare wheel rim dameged

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2007 91,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 87,927 miles

near side rear accident damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2005 84,513 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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R925 RWO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R925 RWO, 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 R925 RWO registered?

R925 RWO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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