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S177 AAE

1998 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,529 mi
Last recorded81,529 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 AAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 78,631 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,770 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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S177 AAE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S177 AAE, 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

How do I check the history of S177 AAE?

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What year was S177 AAE registered?

S177 AAE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S177 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S177 AAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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