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S139 RMS

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,221 mi
Last recorded47,221 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 RMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,221 miles

nearside front floor area corroded and swollen, may require repair at next mot test

offside front bonnet hinge sheared off but bonnet still securely closing

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak at sump area

Fail 26 Aug 2011 47,221 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

nearside front floor area corroded and swollen, may require repair at next mot test

offside front bonnet hinge sheared off but bonnet still securely closing

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak at sump area

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,977 miles

nearside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 12 Aug 2009 42,977 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,225 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 39,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 33,686 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 RMS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RMS, 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 RMS registered?

S139 RMS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S139 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S139 RMS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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