MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,518 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/r flexy hose (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sills at seat/belt mounts (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r n/s/r outter sills (2.4.A.3)
Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable power steering pipes (2.2.C.1d)
car under side corroded
front/rear suspension parts corroded
handbrake cables heavly corroded
rear handbrake cables corroded
rear reg plate damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/f wishebone rear bush perished
rear reg plate cracked
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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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R178 KSG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R178 KSG, 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 R178 KSG registered?
R178 KSG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R178 KSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R178 KSG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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