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S133 RHL

1998 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,483 mi
Last recorded65,483 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 RHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 65,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise both front wipers starting to split

advise corrosion nsf floor pan

advise corrosion osf box section chassis

advise corrosion osf floor pan

advise corrosion osr suspension area

advise front discs an pads very low

advise high hand brake travel

advise nsf bottom arm rear bush starting to split

advise osf bottom arm raer bush starting to split

advise windscreen slightly marked

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,501 miles

advise near side front floor corroded

advise off side front floor corroded

advise off side front floor panel corroded near subframe

advise off side rear chissis corroded near rear axle.

advise wind screen slightly scractched

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,634 miles

advise slight corrosion in off side and near side front floor pan

advise tinted front windows need to be safety checked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,854 miles

advise both front bottom arm wishbone bushes starting to slit.

advise exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,856 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 RHL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S133 RHL, 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 RHL registered?

S133 RHL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S133 RHL safe to buy?

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