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R927 GNK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,522 mi
Last recorded84,522 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 GNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,522 miles

slight under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2011 80,396 miles

4 hub caps fitted

n/s front under body corroded

eng oil on min

Fail 6 May 2011 80,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

4 hub caps fitted

n/s front under body corroded

eng oil on min

Pass 14 May 2010 75,670 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 May 2009 73,653 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 73,608 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 70,648 miles

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

o/s body sill rusty

Pass 12 May 2007 68,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006

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

nearside rear service brake low effort reading

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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R927 GNK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R927 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R927 GNK registered?

R927 GNK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R927 GNK safe to buy?

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