MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,303 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear guarter panel corroded by fuel cap but not in prescribed area at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front floors starting to corrode
Coolant leak from thermostat housing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear axle bushes slightly worn
Slight play both front inner anti-roll bar "D" bushes
Steering rack slightly damp
Wipers starting to smear on screen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front floors starting to corrode
Coolant leak from thermostat housing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear axle bushes slightly worn
Slight play both front inner anti-roll bar "D" bushes
Steering rack slightly damp
Wipers starting to smear on screen
All four brake hoses badly perished
Slight buckle in o/s/r wheel
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All four brake hoses badly perished
Slight buckle in o/s/r wheel
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R257 KJR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R257 KJR, 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 R257 KJR registered?
R257 KJR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R257 KJR safe to buy?
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