MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,951 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight travel with handbrake lever
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight travel with handbrake lever
slight front brake inbalance
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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R57 SES is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R57 SES, 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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How do I check the history of R57 SES?
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What year was R57 SES registered?
R57 SES is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 1998.
Is R57 SES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R57 SES shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R57 SES have outstanding finance?
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