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S204 RKG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,989 mi
Last recorded27,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 RKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 27,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 24,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 24,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust section corroded

Corrosion to offside front lower floor pan

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 19,691 miles

all 4 brake flexi hoses perished

n/s front and rear tyres perished

n/s washers not working

Fail 15 Nov 2017 19,606 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

all 4 brake flexi hoses perished

n/s front and rear tyres perished

n/s washers not working

Pass 23 Nov 2016 16,503 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 16,488 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 16,266 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,937 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 15,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 15,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 15,589 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 15,589 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,429 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 15,429 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,260 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 15,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,656 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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S204 RKG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S204 RKG, 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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S204 RKG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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