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S147 AGU

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,542 mi
Last recorded77,542 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 AGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 77,542 miles

exhaust blow

offside seat belt slow to retract

v belt cracking

Pass 12 May 2012 69,450 miles

Both number plates cracked

Condensation on inside of offside headlight lens

Rear bumper split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 May 2011 61,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 54,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 54,408 miles

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,360 miles

fromt and rear number plates cracked

nearside outer body sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,557 miles

slight bind to near side rear wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 40,455 miles

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

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

front number plate has crack along it.

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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S147 AGU 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 88.9%.

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 S147 AGU, 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 S147 AGU registered?

S147 AGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S147 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S147 AGU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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