MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,974 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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R42 NVT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red 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 R42 NVT, 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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How do I check the history of R42 NVT?
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What year was R42 NVT registered?
R42 NVT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 1998.
Is R42 NVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R42 NVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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