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S203 SLB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,735 mi
Last recorded31,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 SLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 31,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 30,804 miles

Nearside Front floor/inner sill corroded

Offside Front floor/inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 30,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor/inner sill corroded

Offside Front floor/inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,168 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,987 miles

o/s/f n/s/f outer floorpans corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills under vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 29,900 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,316 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 28,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,998 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 26,994 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,612 miles

Both sides floor corroded

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly perished

Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both sides floor corroded

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,123 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 19 Jul 2013 24,118 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,790 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 20,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,707 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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S203 SLB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S203 SLB, 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 S203 SLB registered?

S203 SLB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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