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R558 TLU

1997 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,441 mi
Last recorded66,441 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 TLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,441 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 66,441 miles

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 59,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,016 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,191 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 53,191 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 42,230 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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R558 TLU is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R558 TLU, 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 R558 TLU registered?

R558 TLU is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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