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S175 AFF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,699 mi
Last recorded57,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 AFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,699 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 57,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE BUT PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE ASSY.

SPARE WHEEL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT A TESTABLE ITEM.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 47,269 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 47,268 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY,BUT NOT LEAKING THERE PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST .

FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILTER RUSTY

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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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S175 AFF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S175 AFF, 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 S175 AFF registered?

S175 AFF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S175 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 AFF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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