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R952 FUG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,730 mi
Last recorded69,730 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 FUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2012 69,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 63,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,475 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

handbrake high

offside rear tyre wall damaged (not to cords)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

handbrake high

offside rear tyre wall damaged (not to cords)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,306 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 31,981 miles

advise ns body work sligtly damaged but not causing sharpe edges

advise ns front tyre has slight damage on side wall

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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R952 FUG 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 R952 FUG, 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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R952 FUG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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