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S122 LEC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,186 mi
Last recorded40,186 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 LEC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,421 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 36,421 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,160 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 33,160 miles

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,869 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,902 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 27,902 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

Pass 9 Jun 2005 26,576 miles

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

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 LEC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LEC, 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 S122 LEC registered?

S122 LEC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S122 LEC safe to buy?

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