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S139 GGU

1998 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,901 mi
Last recorded95,901 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 GGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,901 miles

Both front steering rack gatior's perishing

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear trailing arm bush's worn and perishing

Cracks in number plates

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly twisted & perishing

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

rear cross member bushes perishing

rear number plate cracked

sump corroded & leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 91,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,873 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,608 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,788 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 72,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,493 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,296 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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S139 GGU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S139 GGU, 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 S139 GGU registered?

S139 GGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S139 GGU safe to buy?

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