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S115 WTU

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,718 mi
Last recorded64,718 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 WTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sign of corrosion n/srear & o/s/rear mounting area

sign of perishing suspension bushes & front no plate

Fail 10 Sep 2009 56,397 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,397 miles

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

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,455 miles

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

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)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on edge

sign of corrosion sills & floors & chassis

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on edge

sign of corrosion sills & floors & chassis

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

near side obligatory mirror cracked but not obstructing rear view

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,392 miles

general surface corrosion too underside & o/s outer sill

Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,850 miles

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

near side door mirror glass broken

off side outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2006 34,850 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side door mirror glass broken

off side outer sill corroded

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 WTU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S115 WTU, 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 S115 WTU registered?

S115 WTU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S115 WTU safe to buy?

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