MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear wing by fuel cap corroded
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
rear wing by fuel cap corroded
Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges
Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
slight blow rear exhaust joint
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside outer sill and rizer corroded not to excess
wear in nearside front top shocker bush
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre worn uneven
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s and n/s frotn floor sections are corroded,not considdered excessive at the time of the test!
o/s and n/s rear wheel earings are starting to show signs of wear
2x outter sill rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front suspension pan bushes deterated
nearside outter sill rusty
offside and nearside front floors rusty
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
alternator belt is starting to deteriorate
n/s and o/s front floor sections are starting to show signs of corrosion
n/s outer sill is starting to corrode nearthe seatbelt anchorage point
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside outter sill rusty offside and near side front floors rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside outter sill rusty x2
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R171 LKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R171 LKO, 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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R171 LKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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