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S113 UOP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 UOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,288 miles

both rear tyres just legal

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres just legal

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,645 miles

Both front tyres bold inner edges just legal

Both rear footbrakes not very good but effient

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking up

Front discs corroded and slightly jumpy in rollers not excessive

Slight play in O/S/R bearing

front floor section corroded not holed

Fail 30 Jul 2010 84,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres bold inner edges just legal

Both rear footbrakes not very good but effient

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking up

Front discs corroded and slightly jumpy in rollers not excessive

Slight play in O/S/R bearing

front floor section corroded not holed

Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,629 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,377 miles

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)

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

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

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

both wipers starting too split

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,460 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,469 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,469 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

unable to see outersills due to covers

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,892 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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S113 UOP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S113 UOP, 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 UOP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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