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S166 RLC

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,149 mi
Last recorded69,149 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 RLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to floor pans/suspension components/mounts/inner arches,inner and outer sills/steps/boot floor/rear panel

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills steps/sills/suspension mounts/components/sub frames,floor

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension arm bushes splitting from arms,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills/steps/suspension components/sub frames/oil leak/play top shock nmounts

Fail 8 Jan 2020 67,731 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch(sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension arm bushes splitting from arms,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills/steps/suspension components/sub frames/oil leak/play top shock nmounts

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front suspension arm bushes worn/noisy,top shock mounts have play/noisy,corrosion to inner and outer sill,suspension mounts/components/springs,floorpans,sill steps

Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,198 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front suspension arm bushes worn/noisy,top shock mounts have play/noisy,corrosion to inner and outer sill,suspension mounts/components/springs,floorpans,sill steps

Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

o/s/r inner arch small hole,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills,coil springs,sub frames,suspension mounts/components,pipes,n/s/r inner arch corroded

rear exhaust rubber deterioated

Fail 19 Jan 2018 60,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r inner arch small hole,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills,coil springs,sub frames,suspension mounts/components,pipes,n/s/r inner arch corroded

rear exhaust rubber deterioated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r inner arch holed,corrosion to wheel arches,coilsprings,suspension mounts/components,sills,floors,steps....front suspension bushes splitting from arms

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,192 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 52,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension arm bushes splitting,slight play n/s/f top shock mount,corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts,coilsprings,inner arches,floor pans

Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,702 miles

corrosion to sill steps,inner and outer sills,inner arches,coilsprings,suspension mounts/coomponents

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

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

Offside outer sill rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,842 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 49,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,617 miles

rear tyres low on tread and perished outer sidewalls. nearside rear tyre is worn bald on inner edge and is just legal

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,500 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 43,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALL. OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE & CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,246 miles

all tyres getting low with nearside front and rears worn on edges

exhaust blow at back box joint

Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,258 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

nearside rear flex hose twisted

Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,085 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 37,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S166 RLC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S166 RLC, 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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S166 RLC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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