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S115 BAE

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,094 mi
Last recorded35,094 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 BAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Bumper insecure ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

surface corrosion to both front sub frame prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jul 2016 33,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

surface corrosion to both front sub frame prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,505 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

nearside tyre perishing

play in steering column

Fail 16 Jul 2015 31,469 miles

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

coolant leak

nearside tyre perishing

play in steering column

Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,623 miles

offside inner sill corroding

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

drivers door step corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 27,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

drivers door step corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside inner sill corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,773 miles

both front tyres 3mm

o/s/r brake binding

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 11 Apr 2013 23,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres 3mm

o/s/r brake binding

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 29 Nov 2011 22,844 miles

exhaust tail box broken up inside

n/s/f tyre 3.5mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,440 miles

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,385 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2009 19,339 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2008 16,757 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,757 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,844 miles

body damage/repairs to rear of vehicle

minor wear/play to n/s/f top suspension mounting

n/s/f tyre outer wall perishing with small cut in aswell

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,196 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished/cut.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,365 miles

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer wall

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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S115 BAE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S115 BAE, 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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S115 BAE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S115 BAE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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