MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Emissions not tested no idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
bottom steering coupling in poor condition
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?
Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A162 KOD is a 1983 Austin Metro Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1983 Austin Metro Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 45,449 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A162 KOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A162 KOD registered?
A162 KOD is a 1983 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 19 August 1983.
Is A162 KOD safe to buy?
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