MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery loose
both front wiper blades torn
both sides front floor corroding
chip in windscreen on n/s
n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating
n/s rear quarter panel corroding around fuel filler
oil leak at top of engine
rear wiper torn
signs of corrosion to both side sills and B posts
sump rusting
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
battery insecure
chip in windscreen on n/s
coolant level low
corrosion to n/s rear quarter around fuel cap
exhaust rear section rusting
n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating
oily at top of engine
signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor
signs of corrosion to n/s sill
signs of corrosion to o/s sill
sump rusting
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine sump corroding
front brake discs wearing
n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating slightly
oil leak at top of engine
rear wiper torn
screw in n /s rear tyre
signs of corrosion to n /s and o/s front floor nr sub frame mounts
signs of corrosion to o/s sill nr B post
small chip in windscreen n/s bottom
play in all four strut tops
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
play in all four strut tops
rear tyres aged,oil leaks...
wet at time of test / front disc worn and corroding
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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R685 XAL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R685 XAL, 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 R685 XAL registered?
R685 XAL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 1998.
Is R685 XAL safe to buy?
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