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S151 AAP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

11,085 mi
Last recorded11,085 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 AAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,085 miles

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Slight lift both rear suspension top mounts

Fail 25 Oct 2011 11,085 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Slight lift both rear suspension top mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2011 5,442 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rear bush's starting to deteriorate.

both sills corroded but not considered excessive.

corrosion around fuel filler cap.

rear axle bush's slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,143 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,964 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 9 Jan 2009 94,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2008 87,815 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slight delamination

slight wear front anti roll bar centre bushes

Fail 25 Jan 2008 87,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slight delamination

slight wear front anti roll bar centre bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,835 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 80,835 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2006 73,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 73,119 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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S151 AAP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S151 AAP, 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 S151 AAP registered?

S151 AAP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S151 AAP safe to buy?

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