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S125 EAN

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,982 mi
Last recorded70,982 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 EAN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,982 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both outer sills coroding

n/s/r lamp unit damaged but not showing white light to rear

some travel at hand brake

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,758 miles

Coolent low - topped up - no leaks seen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smeary and split at ends

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolent low - topped up - no leaks seen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smeary and split at ends

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,513 miles

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,355 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,355 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre close the the limit

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE)

o/s/f tyre close to the limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,077 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres heavy wear inner tread

heavy rust both sides front floor

slight damage nearside rear light lense

slight play steering column universal joint

slight smearing wiper blades

Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,077 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres heavy wear inner tread

heavy rust both sides front floor

slight damage nearside rear light lense

slight play steering column universal joint

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

long travel hand b rake lever

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

o/s front lower arm rear bush weak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,026 miles

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

fluid around steering rack

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

offside/nearside front tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,918 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 29,918 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,329 miles

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

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

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

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2006 213,444 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 19,225 miles

slight wear rear tyres on inner edges

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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S125 EAN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S125 EAN, 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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S125 EAN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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