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S146 AHA

1998 Ford Ka

Not stated Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,950 mi
Last recorded63,950 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 AHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2024 63,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,278 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 57,278 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 47,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2022 47,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,711 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 Nov 2021 40,711 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,612 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 28,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,998 miles

parking brake outer cable corroded

under body starting to corrode

Fail 14 Aug 2019 25,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake outer cable corroded

under body starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,789 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,355 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 24,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,458 miles

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

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

Some areas of the floor and sills are starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,940 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,655 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,962 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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S146 AHA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Not stated with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S146 AHA, 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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S146 AHA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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