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S180 NMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,335 mi
Last recorded27,335 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,335 miles

both front discs distorted

nearside of boot floor corroded (non prescribed area)

nearside outer sill corroded but not holed yet

offside front bumper/ wheel arch insecure

offside outer sill corroded but not holed yet

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 21,832 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED ( NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA )

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 21,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED ( NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA )

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,746 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,860 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTED DISTORTED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

COOLENT LEAK FROM TOP HOSE AREA

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWER LIMIT

SCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 15 Nov 2007 7,706 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limits

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Handbrake travel could be better

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S seat tilt knob missing

O/s Mirror glass cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight corrossion on O/S/F floor pan not corroded to excess or holed yet

Slight damage on N/S/F tyre sidewall and wearing on outer edge

Slight damage on O/S/F tyre sidewall

Some movement in N/S/F top suspension mount

Spare tyre looks deflated

Pass 15 Nov 2007 7,706 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limits

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Handbrake travel could be better

Nail in O/S/R tyre

O/S seat tilt knob missing

O/s Mirror glass cracked

Slight corrossion on O/S/F floor pan not corroded to excess or holed yet

Slight damage on N/S/F tyre sidewall and wearing on outer edge

Slight damage on O/S/F tyre sidewall

Some movement in N/S/F top suspension mount

Spare tyre looks deflated

Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,064 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 10 Nov 2006 3,027 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 10 Nov 2006 3,027 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S180 NMJ, 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 S180 NMJ registered?

S180 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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