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S206 WJN

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

46,692 mi
Last recorded46,692 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 WJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 46,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 16,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 16,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/r tyre are perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,296 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 16,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 15,764 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSF tyre inner & outer sidewall deteriorated

NSR tyre inner & outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 15,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,286 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 15,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,150 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 15,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,978 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 14,978 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 WJN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S206 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S206 WJN registered?

S206 WJN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S206 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S206 WJN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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