MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, POWER STEERING PIPES RUSTING, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES FERRULES RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING,
FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES
BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS IN TREAD
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT
NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
EXHAUST RUSTING , UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING THROUGHOUT, OS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN
UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, NS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, EXHAUST RUSTING
EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW,FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN
EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. †FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES 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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R579 XKW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 R579 XKW, 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 R579 XKW registered?
R579 XKW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1998.
Is R579 XKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R579 XKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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