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S141 WTW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,841 mi
Last recorded26,841 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 WTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 26,567 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 26,240 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 26,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 25,920 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 25,582 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,959 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the inside

Engine oil level high

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wiper does not clear the screen effectively

Pass 6 Nov 2013 24,661 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil level high

offside rear tyre perished from inner side

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Nov 2013 24,661 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil level high

offside rear tyre perished from inner side

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,344 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade worn

rear tyres cracking on inner walls swap to front

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,957 miles

excessive oil in the engine

free play in bothside rear suspension top mounts

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Nov 2011 23,957 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

excessive oil in the engine

free play in bothside rear suspension top mounts

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,469 miles

front brake pads 70-80 % worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,974 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,716 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,286 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 20,268 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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S141 WTW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S141 WTW, 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 S141 WTW registered?

S141 WTW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S141 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S141 WTW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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