MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
spare tyre missing, genral body work corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
condition of fr discs †rust in exhaust †very heavy rust in rear chassis †!! rear accident damage repairs !! †rust in outer sills
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
!!! rear accident damage repairs !!!
condition of fr discs †heavy rust outer sills †heavy rust in rear chassis †slight bolw fr exhaust
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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R530 KOJ is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R530 KOJ, 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 R530 KOJ registered?
R530 KOJ is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R530 KOJ safe to buy?
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