MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front 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)
steering play in both lower u/j and n/s rack end
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Spare tyre defective
engine breather pipe perished
front o/s & n/s flexi brake hoses starting to perish
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Spare tyre defective
engine breather pipe perished
front o/s & n/s flexi brake hoses starting to perish
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front o/s & n/s flexi brake hoses starting to perish
some surface corrosion on outer sills
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front o/s flexi brake hose starting to perish
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S198 RKG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S198 RKG, 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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S198 RKG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 1998.
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