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S122 AGH

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

6,410 mi
Last recorded6,410 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 AGH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 6,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

oil leaking

steering rack has leaking fluid

Pass 16 Aug 2019 839 miles

Sighns of possible coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2019 839 miles

Emissions not tested Not enough back pressure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sighns of possible coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2018 96,519 miles

Park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 96,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 93,323 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some corrosion to lower areas

Fail 17 Aug 2016 88,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

some corrosion to lower areas

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,493 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 78,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,660 miles

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

minor signs of perishing and corrosion

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,924 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

minor signs of perishing and corrosion

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 19 Aug 2013 55,924 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

minor signs of perishing and corrosion

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,378 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes cracking

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2011 35,195 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake discs in very poor condition (strong advise)

rear beam axle bushes cracking

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,320 miles

pads not checked-discs rusting on inner faces

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 2,951 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 2,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 2,763 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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S122 AGH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S122 AGH, 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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S122 AGH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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