MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front control arm front bushes slightly perished
front control arm rear bushes slightly perished
front wipers smear slightly
general underside corrosion
slight movement in front roll bar d bushes
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and close to wear limit
general underside corrosion
rear wiper blade split
slight blow from front of exhaust
near side outer sill corroding
rear suspension beam bushes worn
screen damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both outer and under sills corroding
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R809 XAV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R809 XAV, 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 R809 XAV registered?
R809 XAV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R809 XAV safe to buy?
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