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S133 TKG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,284 mi
Last recorded9,284 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 TKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 9,284 miles

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

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

front o/s & n/s bonnet stays corroded.

Fail 22 May 2013 9,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front o/s & n/s bonnet stays corroded.

Pass 24 May 2012 97,733 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front cross-member on top corroded.

Pass 26 May 2011 94,411 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 94,364 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 90,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 80,779 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 80,719 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 72,464 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 72,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 61,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 50,163 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 TKG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TKG, 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 TKG registered?

S133 TKG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S133 TKG safe to buy?

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