MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
emissions not tested
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear no plate cracked †Hand brake travel high †Water leak from top hose †Front floor pans corroded †O/S/R tyre perished †Spare wheel missing †Play in both rear top strutt mounts
Rear no plate cracked †Hand brake travel high †Water leak from top hose †Front floor pans corroded †O/S/R tyre perished †Spare wheel missing †Play in both rear top strutt mounts
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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R989 FAD 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 R989 FAD, 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 R989 FAD registered?
R989 FAD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R989 FAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R989 FAD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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