MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,409 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
earthing fault with rear lights
exhaust system rusted
front coil springs rusted
n/s/f floor rusted
o/s/f tyre worn inside & outside edges & on limit
o/s/f washer inop (one out of the two fitted)
o/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r wheel bearing play
rear brake drums warped
various welding repairs
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
earthing fault with rear lights
exhaust system rusted
front coil springs rusted
n/s/f floor rusted
o/s/f tyre worn inside & outside edges & on limit
o/s/f washer inop (one out of the two fitted)
o/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r wheel bearing play
rear brake drums warped
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
o/s/r chassis rusted at rear
n/s & o/s outer sill rusted
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R709 TBL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R709 TBL, 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 R709 TBL registered?
R709 TBL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R709 TBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R709 TBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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