MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake discs corroded
exhaust system corroded
rear wiper split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs showing corrosion
exhaust system corroded
rear wiper split
feul lines/tank showing corrosion
rear wiper split
slight play on n/s/f suspension arm bushes
Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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R948 SES is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R948 SES, 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 R948 SES registered?
R948 SES is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R948 SES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R948 SES shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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