MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,824 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both front floor panel's, both rear inner Sills and offside rear Chassis rail corroded
Handbrake close to stop
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Parking brake low on effort
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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R952 SGC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R952 SGC, 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 R952 SGC registered?
R952 SGC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 1998.
Is R952 SGC safe to buy?
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