MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside wiper poor
slight corrosion to rear inner arches
welded areas undersealed all appear ok
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion in all parts (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED APPEARS OK
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED APPEARS OK
offside floor chassis rail corroded but not affecting structural rigidity
offside rear chassis slightly corroded
Coolant level below minimum
Floor Pan corroded around front sills.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front passanger seat belt slow to retract.
Oil leek from around gearbox / engine
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate cracked.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Coolant level below minimum
Floor Pan corroded around front sills.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front passanger seat belt slow to retract.
Oil leek from around gearbox / engine
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate cracked.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on o/s sill
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
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S216 VDA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S216 VDA, 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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S216 VDA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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