MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISE REPLACEMENT REAR BRAKE PIPES
ENGINE SUMP LEAKING OIL
REAR OFFSIDE CHASSIS LEG CORRODED EXTENSIVLEY BUT NOT HOLED, ADVISE REPAIR ASAP.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE PIPES
ENGINE SUMP LEAKING OIL
REAR OFFSIDE CHASSIS LEG CORRODED BY EXTENSIVLEY BUT NOT HOLED, ADVISE REPAIR ASAP.
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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R526 UBP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 R526 UBP, 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 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R526 UBP registered?
R526 UBP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R526 UBP safe to buy?
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