MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE POOR (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND O/S UPPER (2.4.G.2)
unidentified fluid leaking around o/s rear brake drum backplate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND O/S UPPER (2.4.G.2)
unidentified fluid leaking around o/s rear brake drum backplate
play detected in steering column - at steering wheel
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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KEA 246K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KEA 246K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KEA 246K registered?
KEA 246K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1972.
Is KEA 246K safe to buy?
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