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S180 DUB

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,895 mi
Last recorded61,895 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 DUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,713 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,111 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 34,356 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 29,556 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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S180 DUB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S180 DUB, 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 S180 DUB registered?

S180 DUB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S180 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 DUB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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