MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,149 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to floor pans/suspension components/mounts/inner arches,inner and outer sills/steps/boot floor/rear panel
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to sills steps/sills/suspension mounts/components/sub frames,floor
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension arm bushes splitting from arms,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills/steps/suspension components/sub frames/oil leak/play top shock nmounts
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch(sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension arm bushes splitting from arms,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills/steps/suspension components/sub frames/oil leak/play top shock nmounts
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front suspension arm bushes worn/noisy,top shock mounts have play/noisy,corrosion to inner and outer sill,suspension mounts/components/springs,floorpans,sill steps
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front suspension arm bushes worn/noisy,top shock mounts have play/noisy,corrosion to inner and outer sill,suspension mounts/components/springs,floorpans,sill steps
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r inner arch small hole,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills,coil springs,sub frames,suspension mounts/components,pipes,n/s/r inner arch corroded
rear exhaust rubber deterioated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r inner arch small hole,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills,coil springs,sub frames,suspension mounts/components,pipes,n/s/r inner arch corroded
rear exhaust rubber deterioated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
n/s/r inner arch holed,corrosion to wheel arches,coilsprings,suspension mounts/components,sills,floors,steps....front suspension bushes splitting from arms
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front suspension arm bushes splitting,slight play n/s/f top shock mount,corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts,coilsprings,inner arches,floor pans
corrosion to sill steps,inner and outer sills,inner arches,coilsprings,suspension mounts/coomponents
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front discs corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer sill rusty
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres low on tread and perished outer sidewalls. nearside rear tyre is worn bald on inner edge and is just legal
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALL. OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE & CRACKING ON SIDE WALL
all tyres getting low with nearside front and rears worn on edges
exhaust blow at back box joint
nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges
nearside rear flex hose twisted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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S166 RLC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 S166 RLC, 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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S166 RLC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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