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ExpiredMileage
82,254 miAbove average mileage for this year
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bad corrosion to off side windscreen pillar
near side front bumper is insecure and sticks out.
near side rear suspension strut upper mounting has some ware in it.
off side rear axle beam bush soft
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
BAD CORROSION TO OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN PILLAR ( 'A' POST )
NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER IS INSECURE AND STICKS OUT
Nearside rear suspension strut upper mounting has some wear .
Offside rear axle beam bush soft.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush is debonding.
Rear axle beam mounting bushes are deteriorating.
ALL brake hoses are cracking / perishing.
Corrosion to nearside floor pan to sill seams area near to limits.
Corrosion to offside "A" post( screen pillar ) at lower end by wing.
Front nearside gearbox mounting bush is debonding.
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush is debonding.
Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking.
Slight corrosion to offside floor pan to sill seams
Slight play in front anti-rollbar "D" mounting bushes.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
ALL brake hoses are cracking / perishing.
Corrosion to nearside floor pan to sill seams area near to limits.
Corrosion to offside "A" ( screen pillar ) at lower end by wing.
Front nearside gearbox mounting bush is debonding.
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush is debonding.
Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking.
Offside rear brake hose is almost fouling the wheel/tyre due to it being twisted.
Slight corrosion to offside floor pan to sill seams
Slight play in front anti-rollbar "D" mounting bushes.
Corrosion to front sub frame units at front mountings.
Corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans at suspension mountings.
Corrosion to sills under vehicle at seat moutings areas
Front brake balance is fluctuating slightly.
Front wish bone rear mounting bushes are starting to debond.
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Corrosion to front sub frame units at front mountings.
Corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans at suspension mountings.
Corrosion to sills under vehicle at seat moutings areas
Front brake balance is fluctuating slightly.
Front wish bone rear mounting bushes are starting to debond.
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R81 AKO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R81 AKO, 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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R81 AKO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 1998.
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