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S156 NPX

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,005 mi
Last recorded40,005 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 NPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,005 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor/Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor/Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,113 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,113 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,566 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,781 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,739 miles

offside front brake hose slightly perished

Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake hose slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,510 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 34,510 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,232 miles

bonnet prop bush missing

exhaust centre section corroded and blowing slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

squealing noise from engine when hot

Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,232 miles

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

bonnet prop bush missing

exhaust centre section corroded and blowing slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

squealing noise from engine when hot

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,096 miles

centre part exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre part exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,360 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 27,770 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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S156 NPX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S156 NPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S156 NPX registered?

S156 NPX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S156 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 NPX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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