MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
coolant leak
rear number plate slightly cracked
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
rear number plate slightly cracked
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear number slightly cracked
Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
slight play offside front track rod.
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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R550 CNB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R550 CNB, 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 R550 CNB?
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What year was R550 CNB registered?
R550 CNB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 1998.
Is R550 CNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 CNB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R550 CNB have outstanding finance?
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