MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front wishbone bushes showing signs of wear
offside front tyre showing signs of wear
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
surface corrosion to sills
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface corrosion to sills
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate cracked
slight imbalance to rear brakes
surface corrosion to sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
rear number plate cracked
slight imbalance to rear brakes
surface corrosion to sills
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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R52 SRD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R52 SRD, 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 R52 SRD registered?
R52 SRD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R52 SRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R52 SRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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