MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake flexihoses cracked rubber sleeves
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front brake flexihoses cracked rubber sleeves
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Coolant level low
Front brake discs in poor condition
Front brake pads low
Front numberplate starting to delaminate
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear numberplate damaged
Rear wiperblade split
Coolant level low
Front brake discs in poor condition
Front brake pads low
Front numberplate starting to delaminate
Rear numberplate damaged
Rear wiperblade split
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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R172 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R172 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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How do I check the history of R172 DWC?
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What year was R172 DWC registered?
R172 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R172 DWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R172 DWC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R172 DWC have outstanding finance?
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