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S185 DAR

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,600 mi
Last recorded55,600 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 DAR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,600 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill has had a repair, no signs of ruat (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill has had a repair, no signs of ruat (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 18 Aug 2015 47,667 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 42,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,096 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 28,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,716 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,569 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT & REAR No PLATES

O/S/F DOOR SILL CORRODED

Fail 30 Jul 2009 21,569 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT & REAR No PLATES

O/S/F DOOR SILL CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,544 miles

both front and rear number plates are slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,325 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,852 miles

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

slight perishing on fuel cap seal

Pass 29 Jul 2005 16,798 miles

Some corrosion on power steering pipes.

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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S185 DAR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S185 DAR, 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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S185 DAR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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