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R966 DWY

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 DWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 98,847 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,821 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 93,821 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 87,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 76,052 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 76,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R966 DWY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R966 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R966 DWY registered?

R966 DWY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R966 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 DWY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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