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S184 AGD

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,301 mi
Last recorded76,301 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 AGD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,301 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr axle bush worn

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr axle bush worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,867 miles

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

freeplay offside+nearside rear top shocker mountings

front+rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,867 miles

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

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

freeplay offside+nearside rear top shocker mountings

front+rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light on

Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,327 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s side mirror damaged

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes slightly split

Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,323 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s side mirror damaged

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes slightly split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,560 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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S184 AGD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S184 AGD, 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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S184 AGD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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