MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear number plate damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear number plate damaged
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine sump corroded
handbrake outer cables [badly corroded]
o/s front tyre devoid of inner tread pattern
o/s n/s front anti roll bar links [gaiters borst
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
ENGINE SUMPH CORRODED
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S N/S REAR [SPACERS ]BETWEEN BRAKE BACK PLATE AND AXLE CORRODED REPLACE IN VERY NEAR FUTURE
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
hand brake outer cables badly corroded
o/s front tyre devoid of inner tread pattern
o/s n/s front anti roll bar links gaiters burst
perish cracks o/s n/s front brake flex hoses [replace in very near future
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
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R530 OAS is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R530 OAS, 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 OAS registered?
R530 OAS is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R530 OAS safe to buy?
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