MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front subframe / suspension arms / powersteering pipes / chassis rails / brake discs - corroded
rear axle / axle mount brackets / chassis rails / inner sills - corroded
slight oil leak from engine
front subframe and suspension arms / vehicle underbody throughout -corroding
nearside and offside lower 'B' pillar sill corroding
Front Lower nearside and offside suspension arms corroded
Offside Rear brake hose slight twist and evidence of rubbing on body - STRONG ADVICE
Offside Rear wheel bearing - play
nearside and offside inner sills corroded
power-steering pipes corroded
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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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R440 GVW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 R440 GVW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R440 GVW?
You can check the full history of R440 GVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R440 GVW registered?
R440 GVW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R440 GVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R440 GVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R440 GVW have outstanding finance?
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