MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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complete underside corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
complete underside corroded
corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/ front to rear floors to sills
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/ front to rear floors to sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
floor seams,chassis,under sills,o/s sill
n/s front floor
n/s front top mount
sump rusty
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
arch covers fitted
auxillary belt cracking
front flexy guards fitted
hand brake travel
heavy surface corrosion to n/s front floor
n/s front top mount
o/s front wishbone front bush
rear wiper blade
slight binding to n/s rear wheel
sump rusty
surface corrosion to floor seams,front chassis,sills,rear undersills and rear chassis.
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How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R859 UTH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R859 UTH, 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 R859 UTH registered?
R859 UTH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R859 UTH safe to buy?
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