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KTK 159

1957 Austin A55

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,095 mi
Last recorded66,095 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1957 Austin A5560,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTK 159
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,095 miles

front tyres cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,077 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres cracked

Pass 11 May 2009 65,980 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 15,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,733 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 65,350 miles

FUEL FILTER FULL OF SEDIMENT

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,350 miles

FUEL FILTER FULL OF SEDIMENT

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 64,798 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A55?

Based on 1,411 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
brake binding 31
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
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KTK 159 is a 1957 Austin A55 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1957 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 60,050 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 A55 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KTK 159, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A55 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 69 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KTK 159 registered?

KTK 159 is a 1957 Austin A55, first registered on 6 July 1957.

Is KTK 159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTK 159 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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