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R991 FVX

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

2,698 mi
Last recorded2,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 FVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 2,698 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,509 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 99,502 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,083 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 97,083 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,054 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 96,345 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,220 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 94,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 92,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,450 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,450 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 89,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 87,342 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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R991 FVX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R991 FVX, 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 R991 FVX registered?

R991 FVX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R991 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 FVX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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