MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
sign of brake fluid from rear brakes over tyre and rear area but not leaking at mo?
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
advance movement in both rear top mounts needs attention
both front chassis rails damaged
both inner and outer sills corroded
brake fluid level on minimum
brake fluid warning light on dash
different size tyres fitted front to rear
interior mirror tapped on but secure
n/s/f lower arm inner bush age cracking
n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test
o/s/r outer sill heavly corroded just passed mot needs attention
rear bumper has movement but secure needs attention
rear number plate cracked
slight wear to both rear beam axle bushes
small stone chips in windscreen
unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advance movement in both rear top mounts just passed at time of test needs attention asap
battery insecure
both front chassis rails damaged
both inner and outer sills corroded
dampness around both front caliper bleed nipples no leak found at time of test
dampness around both rear back plates no leak found at time of test needs attention asap
interior mirror tapped on but secure
n/s/f headlight aim on lower limit
n/s/f lower arm inner bush age cracking
n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test
n/s/r light cluster in poor condition needs attention
o/s/r outer sill advance corrosion just passed at time of test needs attention asap
rear bumper has movement but secure needs attention
rear number plate cracked
slight earthing fault to both rear lights needs attention
slight wear to both both rear beam axle bushes
small stone chips in windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
tested in wet
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 TBY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R556 TBY, 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 R556 TBY registered?
R556 TBY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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