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S188 FVE

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,231 mi
Last recorded53,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 FVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 97,608 miles

advanced corrosion-o/s/f and n/s/f floor,os outer sill

Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,010 miles

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA

OSF AND NSF FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,585 miles

inner sills chassis rail slightly corroded at rear

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,573 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 79,570 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 79,066 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 79,066 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,155 miles

nearside front wheel starting too buckle

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2006 65,063 miles

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

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

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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S188 FVE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S188 FVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S188 FVE registered?

S188 FVE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S188 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 FVE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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