MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,128 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front floors & both floor to sills in poor cond
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front floors & both floor to sills in poor cond
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
BOTH FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORROSION.
BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE GETTING VERY RUSTY.
N/S INNER AND OUTER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORRIOSION.
O/S INNER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORRIOSION.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
BOTH FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORROSION.
BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE GETTING VERY RUSTY.
N/S INNER AND OUTER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORRIOSION.
O/S INNER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORRIOSION.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S OUTER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK IN PLACES.
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
sump pan corroding
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R815 LEA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R815 LEA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R815 LEA?
You can check the full history of R815 LEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R815 LEA registered?
R815 LEA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1998.
Is R815 LEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R815 LEA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R815 LEA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R815 LEA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.