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S126 SMB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,880 mi
Last recorded79,880 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 SMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,880 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,852 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,933 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,933 miles

n/s/r tyre is starting to crack in the tread

o/s and n/s floors to sills are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2009 67,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is starting to crack in the tread

o/s and n/s floors to sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,824 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 60,824 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,155 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 SMB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 SMB, 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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S126 SMB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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