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R929 YCH

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 YCH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,749 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2010 78,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,273 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,449 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 61,446 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 61,441 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

adv corrosion evedent throught under body †adv outer hand brake cables corroding †adv coprrosion around front body mounts †adv slight cracking of front brake hoses

Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,383 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Jun 2006 56,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R929 YCH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R929 YCH, 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 R929 YCH registered?

R929 YCH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R929 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R929 YCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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