MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,061 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
accident damage to front end
rear brake imbalance 41 %
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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R590 EVT is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R590 EVT, 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 R590 EVT registered?
R590 EVT is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R590 EVT safe to buy?
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