MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
int mirror missing
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
int mirror missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside 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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R48 DTW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R48 DTW, 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 R48 DTW registered?
R48 DTW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R48 DTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R48 DTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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