MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,822 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust rear joint deteriorated slightly
offside rear tyre close to perish limit
rear foot brake readings close to limit
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust rear joint deteriorated slightly
offside rear tyre close to perish limit
rear foot brake readings close to limit
both front wishbone arm bushes have slight cracking
offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and tread
slight cut in sidewall of offside front tyre
front track control arm has slight wear in bushes on both sides
offside rear tyre has air cracks
slight wear in the anti roll bar bushes on both sides at the front
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S157 VAM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S157 VAM, 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 VAM registered?
S157 VAM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S157 VAM safe to buy?
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