MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak
general corrosion on body and chassis
lambda sensor wires have been cut off
n/s/f tyre perishing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp glasses crazed
both rear axle beam bushes starting to split
handbrake requires attention
both front bushes on lower arms starting to perish
both front bushes on rear beam starting to perish
corrosion starting on floorpan near front subframe mount
n/s sill showing signs of corrosion
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front bushes on lower arms starting to perish
both front bushes on rear beam starting to perish
corrosion starting on floorpan near front subframe mount
n/s sill showing signs of corrosion
both sides outer sill areas and front floor areas rusted,n/s/f wheel slight damage.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both sides outer sill areas and front floor areas rusted,n/s/f wheel slight damage.
both front tyres worn on edges.rust in both sides front floor areas.rear nO plate damaged.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres worn on edges.rust in both sides front floor areas.rear nO plate damaged.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/s and N/s Tyre walls deteriorating
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear number plate damaged
same as last test
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S144 VOF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S144 VOF, 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
How do I check the history of S144 VOF?
You can check the full history of S144 VOF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S144 VOF registered?
S144 VOF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 1998.
Is S144 VOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S144 VOF shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S144 VOF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S144 VOF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.