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R931 HDE

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,849 mi
Last recorded55,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 HDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 55,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill under car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by subframe mount [border line] (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush in arm] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by subframe mount [border line] (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 54,662 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,598 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r sills heavily corroded but not yet holed

Fail 25 Jun 2014 53,598 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)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r sills heavily corroded but not yet holed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,171 miles

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

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

Tyres - Offside front tyre - cracks developing in sidewall structure.

Vehicle Structure - Advancing corrosion attack to underside in areas of floor and sills

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,187 miles

N/s/r brake reading low

Slight noise from the belt

Windscreen obstruction removed

Wipers smear

n/s/f brake is slightly tight

o/s/f tyreis worn low and is heavily perished and cracked

o/s/r axle bush is split- movement is ok

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,016 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,016 miles

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

Alternator belt is cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Very slight leak from the steering rack

o/s/f seatbelt retracting is slightly poor

o/s/r axle bush is split- movement is ok

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,072 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,072 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

N/S/F suspension arm bush groaning, but not split- no movement

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

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

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,633 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 44,619 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 39,881 miles

Slight play in steering column

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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R931 HDE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R931 HDE, 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 R931 HDE registered?

R931 HDE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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