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S137 KRW

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,569 mi
Last recorded92,569 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 KRW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,569 miles

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

Power steering pump noisy in operation , slight signs of dampness at reservoir and rack

Slight rust and repair at offside sill

Sump- rusty oil leak at top of engine

Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump noisy in operation , slight signs of dampness at reservoir and rack

Slight rust and repair at offside sill

Sump- rusty oil leak at top of engine

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 84,975 miles

some deterioration to suspension etc some corrosion and welded repairs offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2008 84,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some deterioration to suspension etc some corrosion and welded repairs offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 80,912 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres perishing some signs of corrosion some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 20 Dec 2007 80,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres perishing some signs of corrosion some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,186 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

oil was very low -have topped up -maintain check

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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S137 KRW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S137 KRW, 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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S137 KRW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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