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S201 TDA

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,705 mi
Last recorded76,705 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 TDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,705 miles

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

offside sill corroded but not significantly weakened

offside tyre worn on inner shoulder

power steering pipes to cooler damp

Fail 27 Jul 2013 76,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside sill corroded but not significantly weakened

offside tyre worn on inner shoulder

power steering pipes to cooler damp

Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 63,604 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,683 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 58,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,734 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 41,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,190 miles

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,303 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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S201 TDA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDA, 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 S201 TDA registered?

S201 TDA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S201 TDA safe to buy?

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