MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,508 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perishing.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nsr foot brake low effort
nsr tyre has nail in it
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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R609 NTV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R609 NTV, 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 R609 NTV?
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What year was R609 NTV registered?
R609 NTV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R609 NTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R609 NTV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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