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S211 CGD

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,330 mi
Last recorded37,330 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 CGD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,330 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 99,043 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2010 92,902 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2009 92,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside floor, sills, front & rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,231 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,218 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,200 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 84,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 74,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on sill joins,closing sills,front floors

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn/splitting, play becoming excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on sill joins,closing sills,front floors

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn/splitting, play becoming excessive

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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S211 CGD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S211 CGD, 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 S211 CGD registered?

S211 CGD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S211 CGD safe to buy?

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