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S124 DAP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,791 mi
Last recorded88,791 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 DAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 88,791 miles

dics very poor offside front

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

offside rear tyre perishing

rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 88,791 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dics very poor offside front

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

offside rear tyre perishing

rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2010 88,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

some lift in both rear upper shocker bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,480 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 79,480 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,385 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,166 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 72,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,863 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 63,159 miles

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

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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S124 DAP 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 60%.

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 S124 DAP, 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 S124 DAP registered?

S124 DAP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S124 DAP safe to buy?

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