MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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R243 AVU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R243 AVU, 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 R243 AVU registered?
R243 AVU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is R243 AVU safe to buy?
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