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1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,877 mi
Last recorded36,877 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 BAN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2020 36,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h/lamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 32,507 miles

off side and near side front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

play in rear suspension top mounts

rear of inner sill areas and outer sills rusting or previously repaired

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,906 miles

play in off side and near side rear suspension top mounts

rear service brake readings only just adequate

spare tyre extremely badly perished and would not be legal if fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 30,899 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect near side lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect off side lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side sill panel (5.2.6)

play in off side and near side rear suspension top mounts

rear service brake readings only just adequate

spare tyre extremely badly perished and would not be legal if fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 30,517 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

spare tyre very badly perished and cords showing and shouldnt be used

Fail 10 May 2016 30,511 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side door step area (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of off side rear inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

spare tyre very badly perished and cords showing and shouldnt be used

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,451 miles

near side outer sill rusting

Fail 27 Jan 2016 30,444 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side door step area (5.2.6)

near side outer sill rusting

Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 28,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side rear tyres outside edge of tread areas badly perishing

off side front tyre badly perished

Pass 16 Nov 2013 25,215 miles

all four tyres heavily cracked/perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,948 miles

Corrosion to offside front underside of floor

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 24,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to offside front underside of floor

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,031 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,119 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,221 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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S173 BAN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S173 BAN, 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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S173 BAN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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