1998 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R742 YOX
1998 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 873 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1299cc
R742 YOX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2011
- 873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R742 YOX Mileage History
- 01/10/200575,807 mi
- 03/10/200575,807 mi
- 30/09/200681,750 mi+5,943 mi
- 30/09/200681,750 mi
- 26/01/200888,202 mi+6,452 mi
- 02/02/200888,427 mi+225 mi
- 30/04/200992,573 mi+4,146 mi
- 12/05/200992,612 mi+39 mi
- 30/03/201095,447 mi+2,835 mi
- 01/03/2011873 mi-94,574 mi
Average of roughly -13,843 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R742 YOX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Ka (R742 YOX) between October 2005 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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