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S209 AVV

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,843 mi
Last recorded94,843 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 AVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,843 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake disc pitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,695 miles

Inner face of both front discs discolourd

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,695 miles

Inner face of both front discs discolourd

Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,123 miles

O/S rear footbrake lower performance

O/S rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Slight condension in O/S headlamp

Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,897 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 77,897 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,797 miles

ref previous advsiorys 984090067090

Fail 1 Mar 2007 73,797 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

nsr lights slightly affected by operation of each other †borderline unbonding to osf wishbone rear bush †perishing & cracking to various suspension bushes †rear coil springs corroded †rear brakes imbalanced †front discs corroded & lipped †

surface corrosion to various brake pipes †minor damage to alloy rims †osr tyre tread cracked & perished †small stone chip in zone A of screen †minor dents scratches and slight corrosion to various panels

Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,642 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread. †exhaust heavily corroded. †oil leak. †smell of petrol underneath.

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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S209 AVV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S209 AVV, 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 S209 AVV registered?

S209 AVV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S209 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 AVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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