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S201 CTO

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 CTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,694 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 25,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,489 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 15,681 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight movement in both rear suspension strut top mounts

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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S201 CTO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S201 CTO, 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

How do I check the history of S201 CTO?

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What year was S201 CTO registered?

S201 CTO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 1998.

Is S201 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 CTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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