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S119 RDB

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,468 mi
Last recorded91,468 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 RDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,722 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,805 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 82,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,734 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,466 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 75,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,507 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 71,507 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,769 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,769 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,746 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,440 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 60,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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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S119 RDB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S119 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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S119 RDB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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