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S217 TEW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,870 mi
Last recorded93,870 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 TEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,870 miles

Corrosion around feul filler cap.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

O/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

PESCRIBED AREAS ON VEHICLE ARE CORRODED AND WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,237 miles

Oil leak

bonnet insecure offside pivot

coolant level low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,288 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,823 miles

heavy surface rusting n/s and o/s front and rear floor pans

heavy surface rusting n/s and o/s front subframe mounting points

surface rusting n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,322 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,008 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r service brake effort slightly low

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,411 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 58,966 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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S217 TEW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TEW, 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 TEW registered?

S217 TEW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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