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R957 VFP

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,313 mi
Last recorded60,313 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 VFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,313 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REARS OF INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

SPARE TYRE NOT VERY GOOD

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,012 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

SPARE TYRE NOT VERY GOOD

Fail 2 Nov 2011 57,012 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

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

SPARE TYRE NOT VERY GOOD

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,166 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,877 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR

OFFSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,431 miles

windscreen damaged in zone b under 40m in sweep of wipers

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,061 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 38,061 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,168 miles

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

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

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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R957 VFP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R957 VFP, 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 R957 VFP registered?

R957 VFP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R957 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 VFP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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