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S138 AHA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 AHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,483 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 72,483 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,258 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,047 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 60,047 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,006 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,932 miles

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

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

Nearside sill weak.

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

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

Offside sill weak.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,778 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2010 38,396 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 38,396 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,189 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 31,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,634 miles

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

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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S138 AHA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S138 AHA, 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 S138 AHA registered?

S138 AHA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S138 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S138 AHA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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