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S159 AAP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,923 mi
Last recorded92,923 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 AAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,923 miles

Surface corrosion in various places underneath vehicle

hole in chassis rail above exhaust

Pass 20 Jun 2015 91,256 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis has hole above exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,305 miles

Corrosion to n/s sill (at lower door area)

Corrosion to offside sill at front (not holed)

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 15 Jun 2013 86,942 miles

BOTH rear brake hoses are deteriorating and cracking. ( nearing limits )

Corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan corners.

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill / chassis.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 86,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH rear brake hoses are deteriorating and cracking. ( nearing limits )

Corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan corners.

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill / chassis.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear rubber brake hoses are perishing/cracking to the limit

the engine coolant is low

the n/s rear tyre is perishing to the limit

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,526 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to both inner/outer sill panels

corrosion to front floor pans

corrosion to o/s/r chassis leg

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,807 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 78,684 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to both inner sill panels

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

corrosion to rear floor pan and n/s/f floor pan

Fail 7 Jul 2009 73,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes just within limmits and require attention

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes just within limmits and require attention

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 52,552 miles

corrosion on front chassis and floor

corrosion on outer sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,448 miles

corrosion and repairs on outer sills

wear in front wishbone bushes

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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S159 AAP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S159 AAP, 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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S159 AAP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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