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S206 UCL

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 UCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear inner sills corroded

centre exhaust deteriorated

o/s outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,979 miles

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

both front floorpans corroded

honeycombed number plate fitted to front

offside outer sill corroded

tested in damp conditions

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,098 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,098 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,692 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,184 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tested when wet

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 UCL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

S206 UCL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S206 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S206 UCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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