MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,169 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
front pipe exhaust clamp corroded through
slight bind at n/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both outer & rear closing sills corroded
os dipped beam came on during test
parts of exhaust corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake hoses perished
corrosion to engine sump
corrosion to undercarrage
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both sides rear view mirrors loose
oil leak at gearbox
osr wheel rim dented
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
corrosion to undercarriage & components
osr brake binding
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARMBUSHES STARTING TO DEBOUND
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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S217 SSU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 S217 SSU, 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 S217 SSU registered?
S217 SSU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1998.
Is S217 SSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S217 SSU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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