1998 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R874 DDB
1998 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 84,514 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,514 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
R874 DDB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2010
- 84,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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R874 DDB Mileage History
- 22/08/200560,731 mi
- 14/09/200666,698 mi+5,967 mi
- 14/11/200667,344 mi+646 mi
- 03/11/200771,073 mi+3,729 mi
- 05/11/200771,073 mi
- 17/11/200874,026 mi+2,953 mi
- 18/11/200874,029 mi+3 mi
- 09/12/200982,387 mi+8,358 mi
- 17/12/200982,465 mi+78 mi
- 04/12/201084,381 mi+1,916 mi
- 11/12/201084,514 mi+133 mi
Average of roughly 4,485 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R874 DDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Ka (R874 DDB) between August 2005 and December 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
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