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S128 BWL

1998 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,191 mi
Last recorded46,191 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 BWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 46,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,100 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,988 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose leading up to the reservoir (2.3.3b)

corroded floor pan where subframe bolts to the body nearside front and offside front

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2017 45,988 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose leading up to the reservoir (2.3.3b)

corroded floor pan where subframe bolts to the body nearside front and offside front

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front floors corroded

o/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r cuts not to cords

Fail 9 Dec 2013 44,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front floors corroded

o/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r cuts not to cords

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front floors corroded

front tyres have cuts in sidewalls not to cords

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,210 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper blade smears screen

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,097 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,518 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 42,518 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,357 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,679 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 40,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S128 BWL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S128 BWL, 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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S128 BWL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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