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S204 ADU

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,258 mi
Last recorded17,258 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 ADU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 17,258 miles

ALL TYRE PERISHED & STARTING TO CRACK

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,258 miles

ALL TYRE PERISHED & STARTING TO CRACK

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,278 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 16,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 13,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,788 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various body damage

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, gearbox damp, sump corroded, front discs worn and corroded,

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,703 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, steering rack damp, front discs worn and corroded, n/s damage.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

steering pipes corroded.various components vcorroding.light underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,276 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

steering pipes corroded various light underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,624 miles

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

wiper blades could clear better. †tyre presures low. †o/s/f door check strap insecure.

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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S204 ADU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green 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 S204 ADU, 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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S204 ADU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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