Ford Ka 99 failed nct test because of rust

EmilieStiletto

Hi.
I'm no expert when it comes to cars but att this point it feels like there is nothing to do for my Ford.
It failed the nct test on rust on the break lines, sill and the petrol tank. Everything else works just fine. I also know it is 14 years old but I still love the car.
Now I need some advice on what's the best thing to do.
The garageman told me it would cost around 600-1000 euro to get this done.
So should I try to save it or should I look for another car that is working and don't have huge problems and trade this one in?

Thank you!

Michael D Not Higgins

Your car isn't worth the repair cost. It's fit for the scrap yard.

EmilieStiletto

Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »

Your car isn't worth the repair cost. It's fit for the scrap yard.

That was the biggest fear did not think it would be that much. Sounds like a rip off. Well time to find a good dealer who is willing to trade this one in for a better one^^ Really do need a car this autumn/winter.
Thank you!

Masala

Hi .....I would shop around and find a 'small' garage that could do the job cheaply.

It might not need a full weld job .. and a filler job could get u passed. You just need to be good enough to get pass the inspection.

Dont forget to do this within 30 days so that it is not another full test....

so... drive around and get more quotes

vectra

Wrong forum.
Post in motors to get better responce

Ded_Zebra

It's going to cost you at least €600-€1000 to change car so you my as well spend it on the car you have if you like it

biko

Detailing >> main motors forum

Mycroft H

Any pics? Is it structural rust?

Henry Ford III

Brake lines are buttons.

Rub the problem areas back to bare metal, plate, weld, patch as required. Prime (acid etch), then paint, then seal. Do it properly day 1 and you won't have any more issues.

YbFocus

Yep the tank and brake lines are cheap to replace.
Usually with sills they require a plate and if you don't do that they may fail you.
To me the quote sounds a bit high though or at least at the lower end of it.

Wicklowandy

Betcha it's the drivers sill, top and bottom. It seems to be killing a lot of Kas, blocked drain hole, and can be patched easily enough by any competent welder.

If it's otherwise good, and just needs usual nct repair stuff (brake lines again are not difficult or expensive) and you like it and it serves you well why not fix it?

Even if you scrapped it for €200 and put €1000 that you could fix your car for you may have to spend money repairing the €1200 car you'd buy

Put up some pics of the rust:)

EmilieStiletto

Wicklowandy wrote: »

Betcha it's the drivers sill, top and bottom. It seems to be killing a lot of Kas, blocked drain hole, and can be patched easily enough by any competent welder.

If it's otherwise good, and just needs usual nct repair stuff (brake lines again are not difficult or expensive) and you like it and it serves you well why not fix


Even if you scrapped it for €200 and put €1000 that you could fix your car for you may have to spend money repairing the €1200 car you'd buy

Put up some pics of the rust:)

Ok. Sure I can put up some pictures. Will do when I'm off work:)
Thank you for that information^^

EmilieStiletto

YbFocus wrote: »

Yep the tank and brake lines are cheap to replace.
Usually with sills they require a plate and if you don't do that they may fail you.
To me the quote sounds a bit high though or at least at the lower end of it.

Yes to me too, maybe they just want to make profit? I also got the answer that there is nothing I can do to repair the rust myself. But it looks like it's possible to take care of it myself.
Thank you, I appreciate your help:)

EmilieStiletto

Masala wrote: »

Hi .....I would shop around and find a 'small' garage that could do the job cheaply.

It might not need a full weld job .. and a filler job could get u passed. You just need to be good enough to get pass the inspection.

Dont forget to do this within 30 days so that it is not another full test....

so... drive around and get more quotes

Thank you, will shop around a little bit more:)

YbFocus

EmilieStiletto wrote: »

Yes to me too, maybe they just want to make profit? I also got the answer that there is nothing I can do to repair the rust myself. But it looks like it's possible to take care of it myself.
Thank you, I appreciate your help:)

Well if your handy with a welder and filler then you should have no problem doing it, I've done it before with success.
And for the help, it's no problem

EmilieStiletto

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

It's going to cost you at least €600-€1000 to change car so you my as well spend it on the car you have if you like it

Yes ofc it will cost more, but for how lobg does this kind of repairs last on an old car? Would not fix it a second time^^
Oh yes, I love the car and it's perfect in Dublin City:)

EmilieStiletto

BX 19 wrote: »

Any pics? Is it structural rust?

I'll put some pictures up as soon as I get the chance. I think it was looked like it but as I said I'm no expert;) (Wish I was though)

Ded_Zebra

EmilieStiletto wrote: »

Yes ofc it will cost more, but for how lobg does this kind of repairs last on an old car? Would not fix it a second time^^
Oh yes, I love the car and it's perfect in Dublin City:)

Well if you replace the brake lines and the tank and have new sills welded in then there is no reason why those components won't last another 14 years. However there might be lots of other things about to go... You need to have the condition of the rest of the car carefully assessed before making a decision.