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R967 NBD

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,066 mi
Last recorded94,066 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 NBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 94,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 88,655 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2010 85,351 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,949 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,949 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front floor pan corroding requires attention

o/s rear chassis corroding requires attention

Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,164 miles

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

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

front floor pan corroding requires attention

o/s rear chassis corroding requires attention

Pass 15 Jun 2007 67,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 61,654 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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R967 NBD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver 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 R967 NBD, 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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R967 NBD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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