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S162 GGU

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,536 mi
Last recorded87,536 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 GGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill & to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s ageing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,705 miles

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

Offside Front tyre ageing

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre ageing

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,468 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,035 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket rusted slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2013 83,035 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket rusted slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,381 miles

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

rad leaking slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,694 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 71,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,412 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S162 GGU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S162 GGU, 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 S162 GGU registered?

S162 GGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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