MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED
BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE MIRROR COVER DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT STALK COVER BROKEN
Oil leak
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED
BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE MIRROR COVER DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT STALK COVER BROKEN
Oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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)
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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S169 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S169 SDT, 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 S169 SDT registered?
S169 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S169 SDT safe to buy?
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