MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s rear chassis corroded but not holed near to rear axle mounting
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear lower half of seat insecure , recomend repair
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S209 LRY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?
S209 LRY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S209 LRY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S209 LRY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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