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R969 EWU

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,543 mi
Last recorded60,543 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 EWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,543 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,943 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 57,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,866 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 54,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,931 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 51,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,489 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR / WHEN ALL REPAIRS CARRIED OUT

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL SECTION BECOMING CORRODED / GETTING WEAK IN PLACES ADVISE ATTENTION

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS BECOMING CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES / ATTENTION REQUIRED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE ON OFFSIDE HEAVLY UNDERSEALED / WELDING DONE ON INSIDE

Fail 27 Dec 2007 48,484 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR / WHEN ALL REPAIRS CARRIED OUT

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

BOTH FRONT BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT

NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL SECTION BECOMING CORRODED / GETTING WEAK IN PLACES ADVISE ATTENTION

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS BECOMING CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES / ATTENTION REQUIRED

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,392 miles

ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT AT ENDS

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON NEARSIDE GAITER

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS TO SILL SECTIONS BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION ADVISE TO CLEAN AND RE/UNDERSEAL

Fail 28 Dec 2006 44,392 miles

ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT AT ENDS

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

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

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON NEARSIDE GAITER

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS TO SILL SECTIONS BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION ADVISE TO CLEAN AND RE/UNDERSEAL

Pass 30 Dec 2005 39,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre vorn low on inner edge (155/70/13t)

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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R969 EWU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R969 EWU, 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 R969 EWU registered?

R969 EWU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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