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K542 BUD

1999 Honda Ballade

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

178,610 mi
Last recorded178,610 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 BUD
MakeHonda
ModelBallade
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2006 178,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leaking

How Reliable is the Honda Ballade?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 700 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
1,945
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 705
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
constant velocity joint gaiter split 235
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173
Stop lamp not working 145
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K542 BUD is a 1999 Honda Ballade in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Honda Ballade fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K542 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Ballade typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Ballade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K542 BUD registered?

K542 BUD is a 1999 Honda Ballade, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is K542 BUD safe to buy?

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