MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,862 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres cracking
front brake discs corroded n/s/f anti rollbar bush worn
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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S172 RNE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green 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 S172 RNE, 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 S172 RNE registered?
S172 RNE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 1998.
Is S172 RNE safe to buy?
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