MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear inner sills rusty
n/s/r wheel arch rusty area
o/s/ outer sill rusty
underside of vechicle rusty spots
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear upper suspension bushes have slight play
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear upper suspension bushes have slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R43 JDV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R43 JDV, 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 R43 JDV registered?
R43 JDV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R43 JDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R43 JDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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