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R93 AUJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,182 mi
Last recorded35,182 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 AUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,182 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,682 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 33,682 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre has a chunk in side wall but no cords showing

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre side wall perising.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,640 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres outer walls perished

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,376 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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R93 AUJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R93 AUJ, 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 R93 AUJ registered?

R93 AUJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R93 AUJ safe to buy?

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