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S143 MBK

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 MBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,437 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,957 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls but not showing cord

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,711 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,802 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 61,802 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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S143 MBK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S143 MBK, 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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S143 MBK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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