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S206 BGJ

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,899 mi
Last recorded99,899 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 BGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 99,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,029 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,025 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,154 miles

There is corrosion to the offside inner and outer sill which requires attention before the condition gets worse.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

There is corrosion to the offside inner and outer sill which requires attention before the condition gets worse.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 78,505 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 78,505 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,172 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,172 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,533 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 57,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,681 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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S206 BGJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S206 BGJ, 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 S206 BGJ registered?

S206 BGJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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