MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,333 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
interior rearview mirror missing
n/s sill corroded/repaired
n/s/f and o/s/f suspension mount area corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside outer sill corroded
offside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R166 YBK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R166 YBK, 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 R166 YBK registered?
R166 YBK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R166 YBK safe to buy?
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