MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both outer sills corroding
codensation in n/s/f headlamp
o/s/r chassis leg corroding
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
recomend front brake overhall with new discs and pads 24% imbalance
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
OIL LEAK FROM N/S/ DRIVE SHAFT SEAL.
SPARK PLUGS VERY RUSTY WOULD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.
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R259 SUT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R259 SUT, 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 R259 SUT registered?
R259 SUT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R259 SUT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R259 SUT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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