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S209 UCL

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,603 mi
Last recorded30,603 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 UCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 30,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,074 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 20,074 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 11,688 miles

Exhaust front pipe starting to break will needs attention

Offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot split

Offside rear outer seal starting to corrode and both front floor pans ( front)

Fail 28 May 2009 11,688 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust front pipe starting to break will needs attention

Offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot split

Offside rear outer seal starting to corrode and both front floor pans ( front)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 2,908 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 2,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,115 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 91,115 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGE

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UCL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S209 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 S209 UCL registered?

S209 UCL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S209 UCL safe to buy?

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