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S126 RVW

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,164 mi
Last recorded88,164 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 RVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,164 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 84,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,860 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 73,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,095 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,905 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 49,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,860 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 35,860 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 RVW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black 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 RVW, 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 S126 RVW registered?

S126 RVW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S126 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 RVW 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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