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S167 KCY

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66 mi
Last recorded66 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 KCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 66 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 66 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,418 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 99,418 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,824 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,329 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 94,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,974 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,058 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,202 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,037 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,498 miles

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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S167 KCY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S167 KCY, 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 S167 KCY registered?

S167 KCY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S167 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S167 KCY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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