MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Slight corrosion to both outer sills
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Slight corrosion to both outer sills
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front numberplate lamination is slightly peeling.
n/s door shut is starting to rust.
n/s/f lower arm front bush perishing.
n/s/r top mount has slight 'up and down' play.
o/s door shut is starting to rust.
o/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing.
o/s/r top mount has slight 'up and down' play.
rust forming on lower part of o/s/f wing.
rust forming on o/s/f sill.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid contaminated (brown)
engine oil leak
nearside front wiper blade split
rear registration plate cracked
tracking needs adjustment
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 VEH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 VEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A20 VEH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is A20 VEH safe to buy?
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