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R959 BVG

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,510 mi
Last recorded59,510 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 BVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 59,510 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /floor. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,994 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 54,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,073 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 49,072 miles

Centre Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,094 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2014 43,043 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,225 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 39,224 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 26,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,794 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,319 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,690 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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R959 BVG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red 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 R959 BVG, 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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R959 BVG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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