MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
two rear exhaust mountings worn and may need replacing soon
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion starting to show on o/s and n/s front floorpans and chassis but not dangerous at this time
left rear tyre showing signs of deteration and will require changing soon
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion starting to show on o/s and n/s front floorpans and chassis but not dangerous at this time
left rear tyre showing signs of deteration and will require changing soon
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R864 KVV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R864 KVV, 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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R864 KVV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 1998.
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