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S133 GFM

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,530 mi
Last recorded46,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 GFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose perished, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,330 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,433 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 45,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,696 miles

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

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

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

battery lose

n/s/f tyre wall small cut

wipers slight spilts

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,329 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 43,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,782 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,111 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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S133 GFM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S133 GFM, 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 S133 GFM registered?

S133 GFM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S133 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S133 GFM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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