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S189 RMB

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 RMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,225 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,586 miles

rear boot door damaged making opening difficult

Fail 12 Jun 2014 81,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear boot door damaged making opening difficult

Pass 20 Oct 2012 76,999 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exaust very close to body

n/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exaust very close to body

n/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,226 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 56,226 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,624 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 14,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 10,941 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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S189 RMB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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