MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear axle bushes perished
both rear strut top mounts slight play
front brake discs worn
nsf brake hose starting to perish
nsr wheel bearing noisey
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear axle bushes perished
both rear strut top mounts slight play
engine air leak
front brake discs worn
nsf brake hose starting to perish
nsr wheel bearing noisey
as per original test
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
exhaust system in poor state. o/s sill starting to rust
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
o/s sill starting to rust
exhaust system in a poor state
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R556 ADV is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver 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 R556 ADV, 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 R556 ADV registered?
R556 ADV is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R556 ADV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R556 ADV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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