MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,163 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
lever knob missing nsf seat,corrosion osf floor,os 1/4 panel,surface rust underside,slight play rear frame bushes,wear in f\arms bushes.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
lever knob missing nsf seat,corrosion osf floor,os 1/4 panel,surface rust underside,slight play rear frame bushes,wear in f\arms bushes.
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure
corrosion on outer sills,o/s and n/s.
indicator tell tale on dash not working.
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
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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R835 SHY 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 50%.
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 R835 SHY, 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 R835 SHY registered?
R835 SHY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R835 SHY safe to buy?
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