MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S202 XHL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S202 XHL, 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 S202 XHL registered?
S202 XHL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 1998.
Is S202 XHL safe to buy?
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