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S113 RDB

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,640 mi
Last recorded3,640 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 RDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 3,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 1,504 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 1,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS

Fail 20 Jun 2010 38 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,986 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 92,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,573 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 83,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 77,850 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,550 miles

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

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2006 73,548 miles

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:- CREAKING FROM FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2005 69,812 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 69,811 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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S113 RDB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver 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 S113 RDB, 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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S113 RDB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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