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S103 TNA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,579 mi
Last recorded73,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 TNA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,579 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

different size tyres fitted to rear than those fitted to front.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 73,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

different size tyres fitted to rear than those fitted to front.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 66,557 miles

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

Different size tyres front to that of rear.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,892 miles

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

front tyres are a larger size than the rear

osf chassis corroding near subframe mount

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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S103 TNA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S103 TNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S103 TNA registered?

S103 TNA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S103 TNA safe to buy?

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