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S126 LRY

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,744 mi
Last recorded70,744 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 LRY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 70,744 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

BOTH/FRONT/HEADLIGHTS/WEAK/GLASSES/FILMED/OVER

N/S/F/O/S/F/FLOORS/CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,121 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,281 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 59,550 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrossion will need repairs before next MOT

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,489 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 43,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,030 miles

Offside 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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S126 LRY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S126 LRY, 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 S126 LRY registered?

S126 LRY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S126 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 LRY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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