MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,325 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front subframe mountings to chassis rails corrosion growth
both front suspension leg top mountings slight movement
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front subframe mountings to chassis rails corrosion growth
both front suspension leg top mountings slight movement
both front floor pans corrosion growth
both rear under sills corrosion growth
both front floor pans corrosion growth near front subframe mounting points
both rear axle mountings rubbers weak
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear brake hose rubber perished
offside front wishbone inner rear bush signs of wear
slight play in both upper rear suspension leg mountings
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front floor pans corrosion growth near front subframe mounting points
both rear axle mountings rubbers weak
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear brake hose rubber perished
offside front wishbone inner rear bush signs of wear
slight play in both upper rear suspension leg mountings
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake pads getting low & n/s disc discoloured
lift in both rear top mountings
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake pads getting low & n/s disc discoloured
lift in both rear top mountings
hand brake travel getting long
osr tyre has small cut in side wall not to cords
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 XTP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R482 XTP, 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 XTP registered?
R482 XTP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R482 XTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R482 XTP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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