MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
accident damage to vehicle.
corrosion & weakness to under-body(chassis rails,floors,sills etc).
deterioration of both front brake discs.
oil dampness around power steering rack.
position of front gearbox mounting.
suspect front wheel alignment (tracking) requires attention.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brakes binding slightly
front discs corroded
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
front discs corroded
gear box mount worn
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
exhaust fowling on part of vehicle
offside front brake binding slightly
rear brakes slightly unbalanced
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nsf signs of accident damage
osf seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nsf signs of accident damage
osf seat belt slow to retract
offside rear brake not as sharp as nearside
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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R129 LUT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R129 LUT, 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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What year was R129 LUT registered?
R129 LUT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R129 LUT safe to buy?
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