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S101 KFP

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,350 mi
Last recorded39,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 KFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 39,350 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,336 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy (attention required soon)

headlamps deteriorated (attention requires soon), front roll bar bushes worn, sills/inner sills/floor all rusting,o/s/r tyre worn on edge, bonnet stiff, wipers worn.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 34,056 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy (attention required soon)

headlamps deteriorated (attention requires soon), front roll bar bushes worn, sills/inner sills/floor all rusting,o/s/r tyre worn on edge, bonnet stiff, wipers worn.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,421 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 12,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,152 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 97,183 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,682 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,787 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,146 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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S101 KFP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S101 KFP, 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 S101 KFP registered?

S101 KFP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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