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S218 KHN

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,026 mi
Last recorded95,026 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 KHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 94,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,960 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,770 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,085 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 38,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 31,806 miles

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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S218 KHN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S218 KHN, 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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S218 KHN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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