CarVerify

Free Car Check

R985 HHJ

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,255 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal corrode (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,556 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,257 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 66,253 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

rear no plate fading,rear wiper missing,front brake discs worn,rack boots perrishing.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,817 miles

slight play in steering, coolant leak, exhaust rusty & slight blow on front flexi pipe, front brake discs worn.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,917 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,204 miles

various rust under car front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,998 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread various rust under car & o/s sill rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,446 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDE WALL`S

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER WISH BONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT FROM BONDING

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,502 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 38,052 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R985 HHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R985 HHJ, 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

How do I check the history of R985 HHJ?

You can check the full history of R985 HHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R985 HHJ registered?

R985 HHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R985 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 HHJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R985 HHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R985 HHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.