MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
oil pan (sump) corroded and leaking badly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S183 KSA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 S183 KSA, 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 S183 KSA registered?
S183 KSA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 1998.
Is S183 KSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S183 KSA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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