MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front brake hoses deteriorated
exhaust heatshield loose
offside front bottom arm rubber bush deteriorated
surface corrosion around front and rear suspension and floors
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front brake hoses deteriorated
exhaust heatshield loose
offside front bottom arm rubber bush deteriorated
surface corrosion around front and rear suspension and floors
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R883 LKS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red 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 R883 LKS, 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 R883 LKS registered?
R883 LKS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1998.
Is R883 LKS safe to buy?
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