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R990 MDY

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,597 mi
Last recorded38,597 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 MDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,831 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 19,122 miles

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

front number plate starting to de-laminate

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to rear number plate

slight oil leak to engine from rocker cover area

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,122 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to rear number plate

slight oil leak to engine from rocker cover area

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,290 miles

front & rear number plates starting to de-laminate

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from rocker cover area from engine

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jan 2009 15,290 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

front and rear number plates staring to delaminate

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from rocker cover area

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,002 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front chassis corroded

front inner arches corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion brake lines

Pass 5 Feb 2007 2,685 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 2,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,053 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,697 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R990 MDY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R990 MDY, 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 R990 MDY registered?

R990 MDY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R990 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 MDY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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