MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advanced corrosion to o/s floor pan and o/s/f sill
Advanced corrosion to rear road springs and seats
Corrosion to rear chassis and inner wings
Front number plate damaged
N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Rear suspension beam mounting bushes deteriorating
Slight knock from front suspension
Spare tyre carcass deteriorated
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Advanced corrosion to o/s floor pan and o/s/f sill
Advanced corrosion to rear road springs and seats
Corrosion to rear chassis and inner wings
Front number plate damaged
N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear suspension beam mounting bushes deteriorating
Slight knock from front suspension
Spare tyre carcass deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake hose's perishing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake hose's perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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S162 ORU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S162 ORU, 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 ORU registered?
S162 ORU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S162 ORU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S162 ORU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S162 ORU have outstanding finance?
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