MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
engine sump corroded
front brake discs corroded
power steering pipes corroded
slight split in nearside wiper blade
underside of vehicle heavely corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear springs corroded
engine sump corroded
power steering pipes corroded
slight split in nearside wiper blade
underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside and nearside front floor corroded
slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside and nearside front floor corroded
slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
power steering pipes corroded
slight noise on offside rear wheelbearing
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres on 2mm and nails in tread
fanbelt has slight cracks
sligfht noise on offside rear wheelbearing
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres on 2mm and nails in tread
fanbelt has slight cracks
sligfht noise on offside rear wheelbearing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise
offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit
outter handbrake cable heavily corroded
both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise
offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit
outter handbrake cable heavily corroded
both front tyres on 3mm
exhaust centre and rear silencer heavly corroed
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front suspension bush slightly split
slight noise from nearside wheel bearing
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both front tyres on 3mm
exhaust centre and rear silencer heavly corroed
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front suspension bush slightly split
slight noise from nearside wheel bearing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R412 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.
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 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 R412 WKU, 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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R412 WKU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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