MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,234 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
N/S wing corroded lower edge
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear number plate cracked
wheel bearing noise when driven
wheel trims fitted not allowinf full inspection of front disc's and pads
engine ; oil leak rocker cover area
noise from o/s/r wheel , suspect bearing
rear number plate damaged
rear wiper split
steering ; rack gaiters outer clips missing
tyres ; both front , tread low approx 3 mm , close to wear limit bars
wheel trims fitted ,restricted views
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
engine ; oil leak rocker cover area
noise from o/s/r wheel , suspect bearing
rear number plate damaged
rear wiper split
steering ; rack gaiters outer clips missing
tyres ; both front , tread low approx 3 mm , close to wear limit bars
wheel trims fitted ,restricted views
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n.s front wing corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n.s front wing corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r tyre has age cracks
slight chassis corrosion everywhere
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
n/s/r tyre has age cracks
slight chassis corrosion everywhere
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
spare tyre below limit
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S157 ETO 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 57.1%.
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 ETO, 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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S157 ETO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 1998.
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