MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,744 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise nearside front brake reading fluctuates indicating warped disc.
advise nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.
advise nearside inner sills corroded to rear of vehicle.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise nearside front tyre cut in outer wall.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise nearside front brake reading fluctuates indicating warped disc.
advise nearside inner sills corroded to rear of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise condensation in offside headlamp.
advise nearside front tyre outer wall is cut.
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise condensation in offside headlamp.
advise nearside front tyre outer wall is cut.
advise parking brake lever travel is high.
advise some corosion at nearside outer sill and at offside and nearside front floorpans and at offside rear chassis all within prescribed areas
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R417 EKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R417 EKO, 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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R417 EKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R417 EKO safe to buy?
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