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R969 HYG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,455 mi
Last recorded5,455 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 HYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 5,455 miles

damage to rear number plate

excessive corrosion to n/s rear quarter pannel at fuel cap area

n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion [double skin]

o/s front wishbone bush starting to split

small blow to front pipe

small play to n/srack joint

Pass 13 Nov 2008 93,553 miles

n/s and o/s front floor showing signs of corossion

n/s and o/s rear under sills showing signs of corossion

n/s outer sill showing signs of corossion

o/s front wish bone bush starting to split

o/s outer sill has had welding repairs and is showing signs of corossion

small play to n/s and o/s rollbar mounting bushes knocking

Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,360 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Oct 2007 87,290 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Oct 2006 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 64,865 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 64,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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 HYG 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 62.5%.

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 R969 HYG, 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 R969 HYG registered?

R969 HYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R969 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 HYG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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