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S102 SNK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,827 mi
Last recorded10,827 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 SNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 10,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front sill area is excessively corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 10,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front sill area is excessively corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 5,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 96,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,644 miles

cat to center exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on outer edge not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r subframe mounts worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort low not below limits at time of test.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 93,644 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

cat to center exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on outer edge not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r subframe mounts worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort low not below limits at time of test.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 86,689 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 86,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,610 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 57,125 miles

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

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

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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S102 SNK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 S102 SNK, 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 S102 SNK registered?

S102 SNK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S102 SNK safe to buy?

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