MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
general underbody corrosion
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
front brake flexi hoses perished
handbrake travel near to excess
nearside front wishbone bushes worn
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
front brake flexi hoses perished
handbrake travel near to excess
nearside front wishbone bushes worn
offside outer sill corroded
offside front outer sill is corroding. will need repeairing soon.
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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R488 EWU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R488 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was R488 EWU registered?
R488 EWU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R488 EWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 EWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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