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S189 KFP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,823 mi
Last recorded65,823 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 KFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight condensation o/s / n/s headlamps

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front chassis near floor

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 6 Nov 2012 65,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight condensation o/s / n/s headlamps

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front chassis near floor

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,961 miles

Exhaust Centre Box Knocking on Floor Pan.

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

O/S/R Tyre Starting to Crack.

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,918 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust Centre Box Knocking on Floor Pan.

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

O/S/R Tyre Starting to Crack.

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,560 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,620 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 46,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 22,377 miles

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

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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S189 KFP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S189 KFP, 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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S189 KFP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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