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S130 SLF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,865 mi
Last recorded37,865 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 SLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 37,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and front wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both inner rear sills corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm mount from chassis rail bent and twisted

Offside Rear chassis rail heavy corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 37,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 36,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,567 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

fan unit excessiveley noisey

Fail 22 Aug 2009 22,567 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

fan unit excessiveley noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,609 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,481 miles

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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S130 SLF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S130 SLF, 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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S130 SLF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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