MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oli leak sump /slight play in rack
advise n/s/r wheel buckled
advise o/s/f wishbone rear bush
advise o/s/r axle bush u/s
advise oil leak on engine
advise sump corroded
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise n/s/r wheel buckled
advise o/s/f wishbone rear bush
advise o/s/r axle bush u/s
advise oil leak on engine
advise sump corroded
advise n/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to deteriate
advise n/s/f floor starting to deteriate
advise o/s/f wishbone starting to deteriate
advise slight play in both rear axle bushes
advise sump leaking + corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
advise n/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to deteriate
advise n/s/f floor starting to deteriate
advise o/s/f wishbone starting to deteriate
advise slight play in both rear axle bushes
advise sump leaking + corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
brake fluid reserviour just on minimum
exhaust deteriated where rear meets middle section
offside and nearside sills deteriated
offside rear brake flexy hose deteriated
serious engine oil leak
spare tyre defected
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S153 UTU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 S153 UTU, 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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How do I check the history of S153 UTU?
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What year was S153 UTU registered?
S153 UTU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 1998.
Is S153 UTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S153 UTU 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.
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