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S131 SDT

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,428 mi
Last recorded59,428 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 SDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 58,974 miles

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

oil leak coming from sump

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front suspension legs corroded

power sreering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,013 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

wear in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 11 Dec 2013 57,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

wear in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,015 miles

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

wear in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2012 56,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

wear in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,648 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,019 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

damage to body work

lift in rear strut mountings

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,721 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,954 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

p.a.s pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 37,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 27,404 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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S131 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S131 SDT, 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 S131 SDT registered?

S131 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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