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S181 NTP

1998 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

56,365 mi
Last recorded56,365 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 NTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 56,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,041 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,849 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,849 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,501 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 51,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 50,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,726 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,726 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,711 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 46,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,535 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F slight binding.N/S/R sill area slightly weak.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 43,535 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

N/S/R and O/S/F slight binding.N/S/R sill area slightly weak.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 43,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,750 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 30,750 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both O/S and N/S beam axle bushes starting to slpit .

O/S outer sill corroded and may fail next year.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,519 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 27,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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S181 NTP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 S181 NTP, 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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S181 NTP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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