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S201 TEW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 TEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,133 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 94,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,302 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 90,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 58,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 38,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TEW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TEW, 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

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What year was S201 TEW registered?

S201 TEW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S201 TEW safe to buy?

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