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S192 AVC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,119 mi
Last recorded80,119 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS192 AVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,119 miles

osr inner sill corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns outer sill corroding

os outer sill corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2009 74,389 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 74,383 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 72,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,938 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 62,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,595 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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S192 AVC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S192 AVC, 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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What year was S192 AVC registered?

S192 AVC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S192 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S192 AVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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