1998 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R992 TMJ
1998 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 92,137 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,137 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
R992 TMJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2011
- 92,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 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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R992 TMJ Mileage History
- 14/12/200559,253 mi
- 07/12/200667,728 mi+8,475 mi
- 11/12/200776,631 mi+8,903 mi
- 10/12/200883,027 mi+6,396 mi
- 09/12/200986,848 mi+3,821 mi
- 21/12/200986,922 mi+74 mi
- 06/12/201090,436 mi+3,514 mi
- 14/12/201090,511 mi+75 mi
- 19/12/201192,137 mi+1,626 mi
- 20/12/201192,137 mi
Average of roughly 5,467 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R992 TMJ 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 (R992 TMJ) between December 2005 and December 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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