MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BACK PANEL CORRODED.
o/s/front chassis corroded
o/s/rear chassis corroded
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
back panal corroded
front brake pads very low
o/s/front chassis corroded
o/s/rear chassis corroded
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHT CORROSION
Oil leak
back panal corroded under rear bumper
o/s/rear chassis showing signs of corrosion
o/s/rear tyre in very poor condition
oil leak n/s diff seal
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
back panal corroded under rear bumper
o/s/rear chassis showing signs of corrosion
o/s/rear tyre in very poor condition
oil leak n/s diff seal
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s/rear chassie corroded by axle mount
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear axle bushes poor condition
rear axle bushes poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear top shocker mounts worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear top shocker mounts worn
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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R56 CMY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R56 CMY, 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 R56 CMY registered?
R56 CMY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 1998.
Is R56 CMY safe to buy?
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