MOT Status
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45,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount knocks (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30 cm of seat mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower front of arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount knocks (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine sump corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose HELD ON WITH TAPE. (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover slightly leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN INDICTOR USED. (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking around outer sidewall.
Coolant leak
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Coolant leak
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Coolant leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre on the limit,front suspension bushes splitting,creaking noise from front
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R571 YKJ is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R571 YKJ, 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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R571 YKJ is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 1997.
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