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S120 AHA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,871 mi
Last recorded24,871 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 AHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 24,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,233 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,652 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,238 miles

both rear outer sills poor

Fail 2 Jun 2010 19,229 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear outer sills poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,314 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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S120 AHA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S120 AHA, 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 S120 AHA registered?

S120 AHA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S120 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 AHA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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