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S174 ATL

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 ATL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 88,520 miles

nearside door sill corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 83,889 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 83,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,112 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 80,112 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 78,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 74,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,620 miles

Both outer sill panels have just started to corrode

Engine oil on minimum

Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both outer sill panels have just started to corrode

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 59,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonit condishion fixment

Pass 27 Jan 2007 59,409 miles

bonit condishion fixment

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,564 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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S174 ATL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S174 ATL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S174 ATL registered?

S174 ATL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S174 ATL safe to buy?

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