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S147 XAL

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,775 mi
Last recorded71,775 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,775 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,553 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,633 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,633 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to arch (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,714 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,075 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 38,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,915 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,201 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,593 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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S147 XAL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAL, 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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S147 XAL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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