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S122 AHA

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,026 mi
Last recorded94,026 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 AHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,008 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 92,672 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 92,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 92,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,775 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 66,839 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 AHA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S122 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S122 AHA registered?

S122 AHA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S122 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 AHA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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