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S132 JLO

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,561 mi
Last recorded89,561 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 JLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer quarter pannel (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,561 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread excessively worn down to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer quarter pannel (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,251 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,528 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 82,522 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,005 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,112 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,685 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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S132 JLO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S132 JLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S132 JLO registered?

S132 JLO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S132 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S132 JLO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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