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S174 KJF

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,322 mi
Last recorded56,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,322 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,321 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2008 53,888 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,503 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s quarter panel to sill heavly coroided need,s protection i.e paint/sealer

Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,048 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 46,281 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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S174 KJF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S174 KJF, 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 S174 KJF registered?

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

Is S174 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S174 KJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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