MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
front wheels just touching plastic wing liner on full lock
non standard wheels fitted
o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion
o/s rear suspension arm rubber bush showing signs of wear
rear number plate cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
front wheels just touching plastic wing liner on full lock
non standard wheels fitted
o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion
o/s rear suspension arm rubber bush showing signs of wear
rear number plate cracked
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
rear registation plat cracked
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under car and wheel arch moldings where plastic coverings and undersill coatings are cannot be eximened
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate slightly damage
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre has fat spot
oil leak
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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R169 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R169 DWC, 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 R169 DWC registered?
R169 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R169 DWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R169 DWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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