MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front hand brake cable corroded, rear suspension mounting areas corroded, rear brake hose ferrules corroded, fuel tank corroded, n/s/f brake pipe painted.
Front suspension mounting area and chassis corroded, rear scrape marks on rear chassis, rear floor pan area corroded, chip on windscreen in zone A.
Radiator leaking, o/s/f & n/s/f chassis down legs corroded, o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded, o/s/f & n/s/f suspension tops corroded.
o/s/f & n/s/f struts corroded, n/s/f suspension arm inner front bush corroded, rear bulk head brake mounting area corroded, front number plate.
o/s/r tyre soft, driver's sun visor, o/s/f beam pattern, rear number plate cracked, second catch on bonnet stiff and difficult to close, o/s & n/s outer sills.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front hand brake cable corroded, rear suspension mounting areas corroded, rear brake hose ferrules corroded, fuel tank corroded, n/s/f brake pipe painted.
Front suspension mounting area and chassis corroded, rear scrape marks on rear chassis, rear floor pan area corroded, chip on windscreen in zone A.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Radiator leaking, o/s/f & n/s/f chassis down legs corroded, o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded, o/s/f & n/s/f suspension tops corroded.
o/s/f & n/s/f struts corroded, n/s/f suspension arm inner front bush corroded, rear bulk head brake mounting area corroded, front number plate.
o/s/r tyre soft, driver's sun visor, o/s/f beam pattern, rear number plate cracked, second catch on bonnet stiff and difficult to close, o/s & n/s outer sills.
front brake discs pitted inner suspension arm bushes,fuel tank corroded,fuel filter tied with tie staps,o/s and n/s inner sills and outer sills corroded.handbrake cables corroded
rear no plate,interior mirror missing,stonechip on windscreen,drivers side visor,o/s/r tyre small cut,o/s/f inner door panel,o/s/r brake pipe corroded,engine oil leak
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
front brake discs pitted inner suspension arm bushes,fuel tank corroded,fuel filter tied with tie staps,o/s and n/s inner sills and outer sills corroded.handbrake cables corroded
rear no plate,interior mirror missing,stonechip on windscreen,drivers side visor,o/s/r tyre small cut,o/s/f inner door panel,o/s/r brake pipe corroded,engine oil leak
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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R482 EWU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R482 EWU, 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 R482 EWU registered?
R482 EWU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R482 EWU safe to buy?
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