MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,060 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine noisy
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R526 XBK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R526 XBK, 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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How do I check the history of R526 XBK?
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What year was R526 XBK registered?
R526 XBK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 1998.
Is R526 XBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R526 XBK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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