Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R652 HGG

R652 HGG

1998 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 11,087 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/04/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/03/2011)
Recorded Mileage
11,087 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/04/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/03/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1299cc

R652 HGG Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2011
  • 11,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R652 HGG Mileage History

  1. 06/03/200673,182 mi
  2. 12/03/200783,517 mi+10,335 mi
  3. 15/03/200783,627 mi+110 mi
  4. 12/03/200894,022 mi+10,395 mi
  5. 13/03/200894,032 mi+10 mi
  6. 09/03/20093,395 mi-90,637 mi
  7. 25/03/20093,637 mi+242 mi
  8. 08/04/20109,439 mi+5,802 mi
  9. 15/04/20109,439 mi
  10. 10/03/201111,087 mi+1,648 mi

Average of roughly -12,393 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R652 HGG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 07:41
MOT Analysis

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 (R652 HGG) between March 2006 and March 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 10 March 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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