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S17 EAO

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,457 mi
Last recorded41,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 EAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,457 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inside edge.suspect steering track out

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,588 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 37,588 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 33,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,195 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 28,195 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre poor condition.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,189 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,811 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,482 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,681 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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S17 EAO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S17 EAO, 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 S17 EAO registered?

S17 EAO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S17 EAO safe to buy?

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