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R92 VJO

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,510 mi
Last recorded95,510 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 VJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,510 miles

Front wishbone at o/s rear bush becoming worn.

Play in o/s & n/s rear axle bushes.

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,510 miles

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

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

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

Front wishbone at o/s rear bush becoming worn.

Play in o/s & n/s rear axle bushes.

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 87,272 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,441 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,441 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,860 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 73,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,311 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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R92 VJO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R92 VJO, 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 R92 VJO registered?

R92 VJO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R92 VJO safe to buy?

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