MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,882 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion of bodywork
corrosion of both rear chassis
corrosion of sills
front brake discs corroded
general corrosion to underside
oil leak from corroded sump
Nearside 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)
corrosion of sills
front brake discs corroded
general corrosion to underside
oil leak from corroded sump
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion of bodywork
corrosion of both rear chassis
n/s/f brake hose perished
slight corrosion of floor and sills
window mirror missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight corrosion of both sills and floor
windscreen mirror missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front brake disc edges rusty
nearside rear tyre wearing low
offside front lower suspension arm rear bush light tearing
slight noise from offside rear hub
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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S157 AFW 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 55.6%.
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 S157 AFW, 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 S157 AFW registered?
S157 AFW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S157 AFW safe to buy?
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