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R93 VRA

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,789 miles

all bumpers adrift of mountings but secure

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s lower arm ball joint dust cover split

n/s lower arm reare bush unbonding

o/s head lamp bracket fractured but secure

oil on gear box suspect drive shaft seal

play in steering system, universal joint

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2010 64,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet safety catch faulty

offside headlamp bracket fractured

under vehicle extremly wet

Pass 23 Nov 2008 58,115 miles

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

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,323 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 52,297 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

suspect car had a front end accident

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,384 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 49,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 VRA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R93 VRA, 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 VRA registered?

R93 VRA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R93 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 VRA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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